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11 Resolutions We Had For 2016

That didn't end up happening.

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11 Resolutions We Had For 2016

Going into 2016 no one knew the unimaginable pain it would be. If we are being real, 2016 has been a terrible year and almost no one is sad to see it go. We had very high hopes for you 2016 and you let us down. We made resolutions for the year including: getting better grades, getting in shape, drinking more water, and more. Here are some of the biggest disappointments of 2016:

Resolution number 1: Get in shape.

We started out the year wanting to get in shape. We stuck to our workout plans for a month or two:

and then...


Resolution number 2: I will get good grades all year.

Beginning...


End...



Resolution number 3: Get into a relationship.


How we wanted relationships to be...

What relationships were actually like this year...


Resolution number 4: Travel to new exotic places.

What we meant…


Where we went…


Resolution number 5: Make the world a better place.

What we expected:

What we got:


Resolution number 6: Don’t drink as much alcohol.

This one didnt take very long to break.. A week in and we were all like:


Resolution number 7: Feel better about myself.

Beginning: * Speaks to self in mirror* “You is kind. You is smart. You is important.”

Now:



Resolution number 8: Going to bed early and getting a good nights sleep.

Beginning of the year..


End:


Resolution number 9: Start saving money.

Beginning of the year:


End…



Resolution number 10: Learn a new language.

How I thought it would be:


How it ended up...

Resolution number 11: Don’t care what people think about me.

Beginning...

End…

*Someone speaking to you* “Your hair is a little messed up.”


Well 2016, you are ending soon and we are not sorry to see you go. I would love to say it was a pleasure but as I so nicely pointed out in the above failed resolutions you did nothing for me.

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