2016 has been the worst year of my life so far, how about yours? If the theme of the internet is any inclination, it hasn’t been great. So personally, I would like to take these last days of 2016 looking back on the wonderful things that happened this year. The things that we may have overlooked or forgotten through all of the sadness, elections, Pokemon-fueled turf wars, death, the election, and then some more death. Not really the greatest year we could ask for. So, before we move onto 2017, let's remember some of the coolest, heartwarming, and exciting events from 2016.

1. Advancements in Robotics have allowed for the ability to move artificial limbs without needing to think about it

2. Pokemon GO players from Instinct, Mystic, and Valor put their differences aside to set lure modules at hospitals everywhere for the sick children

3. India spent $6 billion to plant 50 million trees in 24 hours, shattering a World Record

4. 7,600 Starbucks stores have started FoodShare, donating meals to food shelters in a safe way

5. Angels from the Orlando Shakespeare Festival used the wings they donned to hide the view of anti-gay protesters from the Orlando Pulse Victims funerals

6. EnChroma released glasses that can correct red-green color blindness

7. More than 6 million homes in California alone are using solar power

8. The $20 bill will now feature Harriet Tubman as a replacement for Andrew Jackson

9. NICU babies were made Halloween costumes for their tiny adorable bodies by local volunteers

10. The Ice Bucket Challenge raised $115 million to find the gene responsible for ALS

And just to prove to you that 2016 really wasn't all that bad, I'll even throw in one extra awesome event. Drum roll please...

BONUS! Leonardo DiCaprio Wins an Oscar, finally!

See, I told you 2016 wasn’t that bad! But let's toast to keep moving forward and get excited to our New Year!