Dear 2015,

Boy, what a year it has been. I would like to say that 2015 was an all-around great year, but we both know that is far from the truth. The loss of friends, the death of family members, and all of the stresses that college life comes with are just a few examples of the hardships that have come with this year. At the beginning of the year, you saw the resolutions that I made for myself and the struggle I had to reach these goals.

With these bad times, there were some great times as well. With the loss of friends came the gain of new ones. With the death of family members came the reunion of seeing family that I haven't seen in years. With the stresses of college came the close companionship of friends. Of course, the summer was full of great times as well. Vacation, going to concerts, hours spent at the pool, and day trip adventures are only some of the amazing memories I have from the summer of 2015.

There is so much that you have seen, 2015. You saw me in my second semester of my freshman year of college, making memories with friends that I will never forget. You saw the tears of frustration over school work. You saw me begin my sophomore year of college. You saw me grow a year older. You saw me try new things, go to new places, and meet new people.

As the year comes to a close, I find myself revisiting all of the memories I have made over the course of these past 12 months. It's been a tough year, to say the least, but it has also given me more strength and taught me that I can handle anything that comes my way. I truly believe that every trial that I have faced over this year will prepare me for whatever 2016 may bring.

Thank you, 2015. Thank you for helping me to grow into a better and stronger version of myself. Thank you for the good times and the bad, for the new friends and the old, and for all of the life lessons that have continued to helped to shape who I am today.

So goodbye, 2015, and hello, 2016! Here's to another year full of memories and unforgettable moments.

Sincerely,

Me