While racking my brain for resolutions to make for 2015, I realized that there is someone out there who embodies everything I want to be. 

She may not be perfect, but Parks and Rec's Leslie Knope is just the passionate and driven person who everyone should strive to be like. So why exactly is my New Years resolution to be like Ms. Knope? Let me tell you.

She handles all situations with the utmost maturity.

Her ambition cannot be matched.

Even in the darkest of times, she finds a way to smile.

She is fiercely competitive.

She can hold it together on even the roughest of mornings. 

She's tight with the First Lady.

She's not the least bit superficial.

That self confidence doe.

She embraces a healthy lifestyle...

...sometimes.

She's never afraid to shoot for the stars.

She takes what she wants.

She owns up to her mistakes. 

She's very in tune with her emotions.

She doesn't need sleep, so I don't either. More time for studying!

She always gets an A for effort.

She always has a plan.

She always puts her friends first.

Oh yeah, and she's super chill all the time.

I'm just trying to be the best version of myself next year. And that version will very closely resemble the one and only Leslie Knope.