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17 Things To Look Forward To In 2017

This is mostly a list of movies and tv shows. Not sorry.

Matt Easterwood

Dec 26, 2016

Lehigh Valley, PA

Henner Zeller

I am tired of people complaining on and on about how horrible 2016 was. Tragedy happens every day, bad things occur all the time, 2016 isn't special in those regards. Our society has an unfortunate habit of focusing on all things negative instead of the positive, or even a healthy mix. To start 2017 with a bright outlook, here are 17 things to look forward to this coming year:

1. "Spider-Man: Homecoming"

Spider-Man is FINALLY under Marvel's tender love and care . Let's just hope they don't screw him up because we do NOT need a fourth reboot in under 20 years.

2. "House of Cards" Season 5

I am not a man of politics unless you mention Frank Underwood.

3. "Wonder Woman"

Women are powerful and deserve the spotlight. This is the first of many modern milestones for bad-ass-or-not ladies on the big screen.

4. Summer

This is always something to look forward to. Every year. Is it April yet?

5. "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2"

Did you see the trailer?!

6. Award Season

The film industry is making a serious push toward diversity. The BAFTAs made a huge step by announcing films will not be eligible for the award if the film is not diverse, starting in 2019.

7. "Thor: Ragnorok"

I NEED TO SEE THOR AND HULK AGAIN!!!

8. "Sense8" Season 2

This show is a hidden treasure . It's full of the most diverse cast in modern television, relatable issues that society faces in the real world, not to mention class A writing, acting, directing...

9. "Game of Thrones" Season 7

We're all bummed it will only be seven episodes, but DANAERYS IS COMING TO WESTEROS.

10. Rick Grimes

His balls finally dropped! Watch out, Negan, the (good) old Rick is back! Now we have to get Carol on board.

11. J. K. Rowling is working on TWO books

Not one, but TWO ! One of which will be under her alias Robert Galbraith, and the other under her own name!!??!!

12. Horror Movies

With a line up including movies like "The Bye Bye Man," "Annabelle 2," "Insidious: Chapter 4," and reboots/revivals from iconic series such as "It," "Alien," "Saw," and "Ring," 2017 better make me poop my pants.

13. "Stranger Things" Season 2

We all fell in love last summer. Now we're waiting for the call back ...

14. A Total Solar Eclipse In August

I'm going to South Carolina to see this astronomic event, even though I don't need an excuse to go to South Carolina.

15. "Orange is the New Black" season 5

THAT CLIFFHANGER THOUGH.

16. Your Birthday

In advance, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

17. We will learn from the mistakes and tragedies of 2016

2016 was a crappy year, but it will remain a crappy year if you only reminisce about the crappy things. There was a lot of good. Let's meet 2017 with a positive attitude and open arms.

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17 Things To Look Forward To In 2017

This is mostly a list of movies and tv shows. Not sorry.

1. "Spider-Man: Homecoming"

2. "House of Cards" Season 5

3. "Wonder Woman"

4. Summer

5. "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2"

6. Award Season

7. "Thor: Ragnorok"

8. "Sense8" Season 2

9. "Game of Thrones" Season 7

10. Rick Grimes

11. J. K. Rowling is working on TWO books

12. Horror Movies

13. "Stranger Things" Season 2

14. A Total Solar Eclipse In August

15. "Orange is the New Black" season 5

16. Your Birthday

17. We will learn from the mistakes and tragedies of 2016

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

Don't Be That Person

1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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