Currently it is December 30, 2016, and 2017 is just a day away. As one year comes to a close, one is just getting ready to begin. This is a time of reflection and thinking of ways to become of the best version of yourself.
Personally, 2016 was a year of new beginnings for me. From having my first real internship in the spring, to starting my college career in the fall. There have been plenty of ups and downs, but I know that in the end I am better because of it. All of the mistakes I have made along the way have helped me become stronger and grow.
As I look forward to 2017, I see a year of opportunity. I see a year to truly challenge myself. I already stepped out of my comfort zone in 2016. I moved down the east coast as well as started writing online for everyone to see--all major steps for me. I want to continue this trend into the new year. I want to join more organizations on campus and broaden my horizons. Obviously, the first semester of anyone's freshman year is a transitional period, but now it's time for second semester. I'm ready to go back better than ever.
Resolutions are something I've never really been able to stick to. Yes, I have the goals that everybody seems to have-- work hard in school, keep up with my fitness routine, things of that nature. But there isn't a goal that sticks out in my mind as the "major goal" for 2017. If I had to chose one thing, I would like to focus on being open minded and taking more opportunities.
2016 was a great year, and I can't wait to see what 2017 has in store.
