2017 has been my craziest year yet. From having to move out of my dorm room, technically being homeless on campus for a few days, to getting out of a three-year relationship, getting some of the worst grades I could have ever gotten, and starting psych medication.

I am choosing 2018 to be my biggest year yet.

I want this year to be the year where I find out what makes me happy and how to live my best life.

I want to focus on myself and my path to my future career as a clinical psychologist.

I want to be a better friend, a better sister, a better student, and a better family member.

I am excited to go see my family grow with the addition of my future nephew this year as well as a wedding ceremony for my brother and sister-in-law this year. 2018 will not only be the start to my senior year at Virginia Tech but I also hope it'll be a start to some of my favorite memories too. 2018 is going to be the year of happy Brooke, loved Brooke, and prosperous and successful Brooke. Happy New Year everyone.

Here's to 2018.