1. Do not underestimate the power of orange people

I was never one to truly take anyone with an absurdly unnatural shade of tangerine too seriously, but I also never expected them to reach serious positions of power. With Donald Trump’s unfortunate victory, I learned to always take into consideration the capabilities of a discolored human.

2. Wine is not always your best friend

Contrary to my prior belief that the God-given gift of wine never fails you in times of need- whether as a bedtime sedative or an assistive tool on the path to intoxication- apparently it’s not all rainbows and butterflies. After one night that blessed me only with a catastrophic hangover, causing me to bolt to the bathroom in the midst of a riveting discussion in my Shakespeare class, I will spend 2017 doing some reevaluation on how many glasses of sauvignon blanc is truly appropriate.

3. Avocados never go out of style

I have been a fan of the green fruit since introduced to it in the form of avocado toast several years ago, but as it became more of a fad food than anything else, I occasionally questioned its longevity in my diet. However, as I sit here now enjoying a bowl of guacamole, if I got one takeaway from the year 2016, it is to recognize the staying power of the avocado.

4. Chokers are amazing

I used to look back at my days sporting the classic black throat-squeezing necklaces in a cringe-worthy way, and I even momentarily questioned its recent comeback. However, now you will rarely see me out at night without one. Mostly, I enjoy its ability to give some uniqueness and statement to my outfit when I decide to wear all black, which happens 97% of the time.

5. There is always more drama with Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna

I was happy for the birth of Dream, but also slightly concerned because I assumed the drama would at least come to a temporarily slight halt for the wellbeing of their child. However, it appears I did not have a thing to worry about! I was certainly notdisappointed when I saw the couple’s Instagram battle involving the taking of a baby- but more importantly, Eggo waffles and BBQ sauce. I cannot wait to see what 2017 will bring!