1. The New Year resolutions I didn't follow through with.

It happens to the best of us. “I want to lose weight” or “I’m going to save money” are common resolutions that are soon abandoned after the New Year. I’ll try to stay strong this year, but then again, that’s what I say every year.

2. The death of Alan Rickman.

Rest in peace, Severus Snape. You will always be missed.

3. Leonardo DiCaprio FINALLY won an Oscar.

What a truly wonderful achievement to celebrate.

4. I won Prom Queen at my senior prom on my 18th birthday.

And what a crazy day it was! Definitely one for the books.

5. Harambe was killed in a Cincinnati zoo.

Such a terrible incident that left hundreds of people outraged.

6. Sam Claflin and Emilia Clarke star in 'Me Before You.'

Seriously, could the month of May get any sadder? This heart-wrenching movie makes you question everything about life and love, meaning and purpose. A definite must-see.

7. I graduated high school.

Hallelujah.

8. Hillary Clinton became the first female Democratic Party candidate.

Clinton makes United States history as she becomes the first woman nominated for a major political party position.

9. Pokemon Go.

College campuses, libraries, supermarkets, shopping malls, and street corners were swarmed with eager Pokemon Go players as they find the nearest PokeStop.

10. I moved out of my parent's house.

Dreams really do come true.

11. Harry Potter and The Cursed Child Parts I & II.

J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Jack Thorne had fans bending over backwards to read this 8^th Harry Potter story. I was definitely one of those fans.

12. I traveled to Orlando, FL.

It was my first time on the East Coast, and I spent the week at Universal Studios and the Kennedy Space Center. It was a great vacation, but I wouldn’t recommend visiting in July unless you want to drown in your own sweat.

13. I began writing for The Odyssey.

I love to write and I love The Odyssey – it just makes sense.

14. The Cubs win the World Series.

After 108 years of waiting, the Cubs officially win a World Series Title.

15. The 2016 Presidential Election.

Emotional, surprising, and intriguing. That’s all I have to say.

but I am happy to be in college and I’m grateful for the opportunities that are presented to me.

Farewell, 2016! It's been quite the year.