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10 Hopes For 2021

"When you have lost hope, you have lost everything. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope."
― Pittacus Lore, I Am Number Four

Molly Rose Cohen

Dec 22, 2020

Albany, NY

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Bring on a better 2021! We all had a stressful 2020 - BLM movement, the pandemic, celebrity deaths, job losses, - the list goes on. Here are some hopes I came up with for 2021.

1. The Pandemic will die down and vaccines will be administered more

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Stay safe, get vaccinated, follow protocols, and this too shall pass and hopefully we will have a normal summer.

2. That Black lives are taken more seriously

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Seriously, all lives matter - but stop attacking Black individuals, and disabled individuals, and elderly individuals - everyone deserves dignity and respect.

3. That people get better paying jobs in hopes of the pandemic ending

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The fact that before and during the pandemic people get low paying jobs - there needs to be better paying jobs

4. That individuals can get the education needed to succeed

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Education is expensive - I hope people who wants to get education have the funds and help needed to succeed

5. That we find more solutions for battling global warming

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Solutions I hope are on there way - and I know some are already here - we need to act more on them

6. That people can afford health care

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I have struggled trying to afford my own health care when I got laid off work - it's too expensive and things need to change- I hope more people can afford health care plans and they are made more affordable - where people don't have to live without health insurance as well

7. That police officers don't get attacked but that they don't attack innocent people as well

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We need to respect offices but they need to respect individuals. No one is netter than anyone else.

8. That no one goes to prison for being falsely accused

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I can't believe we live in a world where people go to prison for not even committing a crime. I hope the justice system steps up their game in positive ways.

9. That no one kills oneself due to hardships in society

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Mental health issues are REAL and societal problems are REAL - We need to help each other out so no one should feel like they need to end their life or feel helpless

10. That the economy goes back up, especially for small businesses

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SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES! They need to make a living.

I really HOPE 2021 is better - I hope everyone stays happy, healthy, safe, warm, and all the above.

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"When you have lost hope, you have lost everything. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope."― Pittacus Lore, I Am Number Four

1. The Pandemic will die down and vaccines will be administered more

2. That Black lives are taken more seriously

3. That people get better paying jobs in hopes of the pandemic ending

4. That individuals can get the education needed to succeed

5. That we find more solutions for battling global warming

6. That people can afford health care

7. That police officers don't get attacked but that they don't attack innocent people as well

8. That no one goes to prison for being falsely accused

9. That no one kills oneself due to hardships in society

10. That the economy goes back up, especially for small businesses

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It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

1. Has anyone actually gone caroling?

2. Christmas cards.

3. Putting up the Christmas Tree.

4. Gifting baked goods.

5. Attending religious services.

The best holiday deserves an entire month of celebrating.

1. Build a snowman.

2. Bake Christmas cookies and treats.

3. Go ice skating.

4. Put up and decorate a Christmas tree.

5. Have a snowball fight.

6. Drink hot cocoa by the fire

7. Buy Christmas presents for a loved one

8. Sing Christmas carols.

9. Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party.

10. Make a snow angel.

11. Dance to Christmas music in the kitchen.

12. Participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.

13. Build a gingerbread house.

14. Drive and look at Christmas lights.

15. Visit Santa at the mall.

16. Watch a classic holiday movie like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas or "The Polar Express".

17. Put up Christmas lights to get in the holiday spirit.

18. Spend a snow day cuddled up under the blankets

19. Drink all the eggnog you can.

20. Go to a Christmas concert.

21. Throw a present wrapping party.

22. Treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink.

23. Go skiing or snowboarding.

24. Create a DIY Christmas gift.

25. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.

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1. Learn to say no, and actually mean it

2. Realize that doing your best does not mean sacrificing your health

3. Enjoy your own company

4. Realize that not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life (and you don't need a front-row seat to theirs)

5. Give yourself grace

Merry (early) Christmas!

1. Play Christmas Music

2. Start Buying Gifts Early

3. Decorate

4. Eat/Drink Seasonal Treats

5. Dress For The Holiday

Despite the cold, you might find that there is a lot to love about winter.

1. Snow- at least its pretty outside

2. Christmas Cookie Making

3. Holiday Drinks

4. Christmas movies

5. Holidays

6. Spending time with the family and friends

7. SNOW DAYS

8. Winter break

9. holiday cards

10. parties

11. shopping for gifts

12. Holiday songs

13. Holiday decorations

14. making snowmen and having snowball fights

15. Skating outside

16. Skiing and Snowboarding

17. wearing cozy things

18. Cheesy winter dates

19. snuggling by the fire

20. Kisses under the mistletoe.

21. spreading holiday cheer

"When you have lost hope, you have lost everything. And when you think all is lost, when all is dire and bleak, there is always hope."
― Pittacus Lore, I Am Number Four

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