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Dear 2017, You Sucked

A letter to the worst year of my life. Good Riddance.

Madyson Gasper

Jan 17, 2018

University of Minnesota Duluth

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So as 2017 came to a close, I had thought about a few things I'd like to say to send it off the appropriate way.

First of all, a huge Fark You 2017. You were hands down the worst year of my life and I am SO happy you are through. I appreciate the harsh lessons you taught me, but I really won't miss you whatsoever.

Secondly, thanks for making me tougher than I ever thought I'd be. Between people dying, failing classes and dealing with my own personal ailments, I am in awe of how much this 5 foot 3 body can handle.

Third, I truly hated how you made me drop a few things in my life that I was really passionate about. You did teach me to be patient, and that if something is meant to be it'll happen. I could go on and on about the negative things that happened to me and those around me this last year, but that is not going to do me any good. It's over, time to move on.

Some good things you have taught me 2017 are seldom, but relevant:

1. Patience is a virtue.

2. The love between me, my family and my S.O. are absolutely stronger than ever.

3. My dog really loves to be pet on his cheek.

4. People really do come around if they are meant to be in your life.

5. Sometimes, Life f*cking sucks. But you will get through it stronger.

6. God is Good.

7. You can do anything, but you can't do everything.

8. I have found THE best of friends.

I don't mean to sound pessimistic but I'm really happy I'll never have to look back on 2017 and say, "wow, I really can't wait until this year is over." I am thankful for all that is happened this past year, as it has made me who I am and will continue to affect my life choices from here on out. I have enjoyed looking forward to 2018 and imagining what is in store for me, my friends and family, my boyfriend and his family, and everyone else I care for. If you're reading this also feeling like 2017 was a donkey kick to the head, I feel you. I understand how free you feel now that the weight is off your shoulders. Now, lets go into this year kicking ass, taking names and being our best selves.

This year, I'm going to:

Drink New Wines (or not because I really, really love Cabs)

Learn How to Sew

Simplify, Simplify, SIMPLIFY!

Drink More Coffee (if that's humanly possible)

Work On School

Find Out How to Change My Oil

Love More

Hate Less

Pray More

Worry Less

It's time we focus on what makes us happy, what makes us get butterflies. It's time to focus on myself, my career, my goals, my relationship. MY DOG! It's time for me to settle the hell down and stop trying to do everything at once. It's time to simplify and enjoy life.

Who's with me?

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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