As 2016 is coming to an end (which seems crazy), I have a lot on my mind. 2016 was going to be "my year", just like each year before that was going to be as well. You know how that goes. It wasn't a terrible year, I had some good times. However, I don't think it quite lived up to the "my year" expectations that I have created in my head over time. For 2017, I'm trying something different. I'm throwing out the common term "New Year's resolution" because if we're being honest, those never last long for me anyways. Although similar to resolutions, I'm resorting to wishing, and these are a few of my wishes:

I WISH...

1. to be strong enough to leave behind the toxic people in my life, no matter how hard it is

2. to have the opportunity to travel somewhere new

3. to meet some special people, to make new and meaningful friendships

4. to forgive the people who have hurt me, even in the absence of apologies

5. to stop comparing to others and realize the beauty in myself instead

6. to do more for others, to help others in any way I can

7. to be more patient in all situations *this one is going to take some heavy wishing*

8. to spend more time smiling, and less time stressing over things / people that won't matter in the long run

9. to accomplish the goals I set by believing in myself

10. to set time aside from my responsibilities to do the things that make me happy

Only time can tell if wishes come true, but it's worth a shot, right? Here's to 2017. After all, this just might be my year.