12/31/2015. It's New Years Eve, and in less than an hour, I'll have to say goodbye to 2015 and begin a whole new year. I think New Years Eve is my favorite day of the year, because it's the perfect time to think back and reflect on the events of the past twelve months, and think about how many things you've experienced and how much you've changed as a person in that time. Of course, being the sentimental sort, I guess it's no surprise that I love this day. It's quite honestly bittersweet, because even though it's exciting to have a new beginning and think about all the amazing things that are yet to come, it's also kind of sad to think back on all the great memories from the past year and realize that once the clock turns midnight, you'll have to say goodbye to them forever.
This past year was a rollercoaster - there's honestly no better way for me to describe it. Academically, socially, and personally, it was a year of growth. I went through so many things - some good, some bad - but overall, no matter how good or bad they were, the important thing is, I came out of them stronger and learned some lessons that I probably wouldn't have learned otherwise. What's that saying, about experience being the best teacher? That is so very true.
I've never much believed in the whole New Years resolutions business, but a few weeks ago, when we were all sitting around and talking, one of my friends asked me what my resolution was for 2016. I stopped for a minute, because I had never really given it much thought, but I soon came up with one. We went around the circle, and each person said their resolution. And when it was my turn, I looked up, smiled, and said, "My resolution is to live each day to the fullest." That might be cliche, but that is honestly my goal - to cherish all the little moments that make the year memorable, because those are what make life worth living.
This past year was a rollercoaster - there's honestly no better way for me to describe it. Academically, socially, and personally, it was a year of growth. I went through so many things - some good, some bad - but overall, no matter how good or bad they were, the important thing is, I came out of them stronger and learned some lessons that I probably wouldn't have learned otherwise. What's that saying, about experience being the best teacher? That is so very true.
I've never much believed in the whole New Years resolutions business, but a few weeks ago, when we were all sitting around and talking, one of my friends asked me what my resolution was for 2016. I stopped for a minute, because I had never really given it much thought, but I soon came up with one. We went around the circle, and each person said their resolution. And when it was my turn, I looked up, smiled, and said, "My resolution is to live each day to the fullest." That might be cliche, but that is honestly my goal - to cherish all the little moments that make the year memorable, because those are what make life worth living.
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