The new year is actually here, and I think we can all agree that it snuck up on all of us. 2016 flew by and felt like a whirlwind. With every new year, a new season of life comes for many people. However, do not be scared for what 2017 will bring because everything will happen according to God's plan.

My face when I realized it's actually 2017

Let us hope that the end of 2017 does not leave us looking like Nick Miller's Grumpy Cat face. No matter what life brings us in the 2017 year, we can find positives in almost everything. Although Miller is depicted as cynical, he shows us that laughter and learning from many different situations is beneficial. Seek out opportunities to learn and grow in 2017.

I would say that the college student population is known for procrastinating. Make it a resolution to work on procrastination and get things done! Of course, this is not going to come easily, but with the proper motivation throughout the year, we can achieve this goal.

Me When I Should Be Studying

Don't be a Nick and not try anything new during 2017. Trying new things will expand your horizons and overall help you learn and grow as a person. You may want to try new foods, meet different kinds of people, or try out a new clothing style. The possibilities are endless!

Like every other year, we begin by praying that this one year will be different from the rest. Just remember that God will allow good and bad things to happen according to His plan. Of course, a little sarcasm and humor never hurt anyone!

While all of us are excited to begin our New Year's resolutions, we must not become so caught up in our resolutions that we forget to take time for some rest! There is a time and place for everything. Do not forget that binge watching New Girl is totally acceptable :)

With a new year, new songs will be released from our favorite artists. YOU GO GIRL! I hope you all have the best jam sessions in the car!

For college students, we are entering the spring semester. The semester with only one break. During the spring semester, we will all hit a point of delusion where we will have no motivation and question the point of college. Don't give up! Keep pushing towards your goals.

Every year is filled with good and bad decisions. Remember to always ask God to guide you through life and spend time in His Word everyday. With this, you will be able to make decisions knowing in full confidence that it is for God's glory.

As many new years approach, we are growing and maturing into different and hopefully better people, who are following God's Word and wisdom. Keep growing into the person God created you to be.