As I look forward to 2017, I am putting 2016 in review. I’m sure many of us are coming up with our New Year’s resolutions, thinking about the best and worst things of this past year, and how we can make this coming year better. I like to look back on some of the trends we’ve had the past year, and congratulate myself for not becoming a part of them. Here's my top ten list for 2016:

1. Gray ombre hair. Gray hair is fine. Unless it’s on my head. I have actually dyed my hair back to its original color because I have found a few gray hairs. I know several people that dye their hair to hide the gray. If gray hair is what a lot of us hope to avoid, why are people paying to have their beautiful chestnut locks dyed gray?

2. Fake tattoos. I love tattoos. I have over a dozen of them myself. I understand placing them where they can be covered for purposes of people’s jobs. What I don’t understand is shelling out big money for fake tattoos that are gone in two weeks or less. I sometimes only remember people by a tattoo, and if it's not there the next time I see you, I probably won't know who you are.

3. People being offended. Can we please all just move on? Do we have to take the time out of our busy days to make sure that we comment on a post or blog that we are offended by the content? Be offended, but remember that everyone is offended by everything. We get it.

4. Unicorns. I love unicorns. I used to write stories about them, and draw whole forest scenes surrounding them. I was 12. Unicorn, donuts, makeup, ice cream, purses, and the list goes on. We are adults. Why are we stuck on unicorns? Why is this even a thing?

5. Clothing. We’ve probably all experienced an unfortunate wardrobe mishap here, or there. However, I’m talking about clothing choices that entirely inappropriate. The booty shorts that show way too much, the 400 pounds squeezed into spandex that we’re deathly afraid is going to let lose at any second, the people at the pool that should really be at a nude beach, but decide to wear these unfortunate choices around children.

6. Technology. I will be the first to admit that I spend more time on my phone than I should. But I am able to take my eyes off of the screen and carry on a conversation with a person in real life. Technology has brought us great things, but sometimes the price of technology is missing out on the natural beauty of the world around us, and important moments with our families.

7. Pokemon Go. What was that about? I’m all for something that gets us up and moving, especially if it’s a fun game. But people getting mugged? Being shot? Getting run over? Grown adults have put themselves in danger, to capture what may be a rare creature with their phone. Considering they don’t even exist, I would say that all Pokemon are extremely rare…

8. Clowns. My husband was actually approached in broad daylight, by someone who was dressed in a clown mask. My husband showed that he was ready and prepared to defend himself, and told the clown to get going. Wisely for the clown, he left. I have no idea what these clown people are thinking, what they are hoping to gain by this, and how so many of them have avoided being shot or killed.

9. Weird looking nails. Let’s face it, dead baby scorpions on your nails? What happened to smoothly rounded and shaped nails? Now they are all pointy like miniature daggers on the end of women’s fingers. Seriously, how do they cope when they have an eyelash stuck, without poking their eyeballs out on accident? What about the nail polish designs that are bumpy, not smooth? How is this happening?

10. Mermaids. We’re willing to pay money for blankets that look like mermaid tails? And the mermaid socks, and pillows? You know, the pillows with the scales on them that are one color until you rub them the other way? Please tell me there is at least one other person out there whose OCD is triggered by this idea? I could totally rock it, but even throwing in a free clam bra won’t make it worth it to me.

Goodbye 2016, I’m almost afraid to see what 2017 brings. As a planet, can we please get it together in 2017? All of humanity thanks you.