2016 was an eventful and emotional year for all of us. Between the presidential election and the deaths of many well-known celebrities, along with each of our own personal struggles, this year was a difficult one for many. Personally, I have faced a lot of challenges this year, but I also believe that this has led me to change for the better. I have been through alot, but I have learned valuable lessons that I will carry with me throughout my life.
Early in 2016, I had some health problems that led me to leave school for a short period of time. I can honestly say that this was one of the most difficult times in my life. During this time I was frustrated and confused as to why this had to happen to me. I felt left out and alone and I was upset that I had to leave my friends during my senior year of high school. Just a few months before, in 2015, I was enjoying myself in Disney with my best friends and I felt as if everything was fine. I did not understand why everything had to change so fast.
During the time when I wasn't in school, I began to learn a lot about myself that I did not know before. I learned that I had, deep inside of me, an inner strength that could get me through anything. I also learned more about who I was and what was important to me. I also met some amazing people that have helped me so much and who I still keep in touch with today. These people have inspired me to be a better version of myself, and they have reminded me that I am stronger than my health problems. They have also helped me to feel less alone and have shown me that there are others who struggle in the same ways that I do. It's crazy how much can happen in a year. I am still the same person that I was a year ago, but now I am stronger and more experienced. I still face struggles today, but I am much different than I was last year.
Besides my health problems, 2016 was also full of many other major events for me. From breaking up with my boyfriend in the spring, to graduating high school in June, to finally starting college in the fall and leaving my triplet sisters, I went through many changes during this time. 2016 was a year of first and last experiences, and it was definitely a year that I will never forget. At the beginning of the year, I thought I knew who I was, but as the year went on, I learned more about who I was and who I wanted to be. I was faced with many challenges that led me to become more mature and to discover different things about myself that I had never known before, I realized that I was my own person who is meant to make a difference in the world. I discovered my talents and I realized what I wanted to do with my life. Leaving my sisters and friends for college was difficult, but I know that this was simply another experience that would make me a stronger and more independent person. I learned that sometimes achieving your goals isn't easy, and most importantly, I learned that everything happens for a reason. The challenges that I faced this past year taught me that our struggles ultimately make us stronger.
2016 was a difficult year for me, but I cannot forget about all of the great things that have happened. I was able to start college at a school that I love, make new friends, and learn so much about the world. I became more aware of the beauty in the world and I found my own happiness in little things. I found who my true friends were and I discovered that I was much stronger than I ever knew. 2016 was a crazy year, but everything that happened has helped me improve who I am as a person and discover who I am meant to be. I am looking forward to the amazing things that 2017 will bring.
