2015
2015 was probably the most eventful, emotional, and impactful
year of my life. i am 100% positive that i have changed
drastically since january 1st of this year. this was the year of
trying new things and stepping out of my comfort zone more than
ever, going out with the old and in with the new, taking risks
and beginning to find myself. there were tears of joy, laughter,
happiness -- this year holds some of the best things that have
ever happened to me. there were also tears of pain, sadness, and
disappointment. but regardless of the highs and lows, i am
thankful for it. i have learned quite a lot this year, but these
things stuck out to me the most:
1. it is much much better to be all alone than to be surrounded
by people who don't respect you, who make you feel bad about
yourself, and who prevent you from growing as a person. stay as
far away from them as you can, they aren't helping.
2. never, EVER, give up on your dreams, no matter what people
tell you, no matter how impossible they may look. you have to
stay positive and believe they will happen. some of the things i
thought about every day and wanted so badly but couldn't get
have happened this year because i had faith that deep down that
they would, and eventually they happened. i have bigger goals now
that many have laughed at and others thought were insane, but
i'm thrilled for the day i can prove them wrong. optimism is
key, and it will take you a very long way.
3. do NOT feel bad about taking your life at your own pace. just
because everyone else seems to have their future planned out,
because they have a job and goals that differ from yours does not
mean you are doing life "the wrong way". do what you
need to do to make yourself happy and anyone who is against that
is a sack of shít who needs to mind their own business and
focus on themselves.
i'm ready for 2016 now, for something new. i hope that
i'm able to find and have all that i want in the new year,
and i hope you all will too.