My Wishes For 2017 | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

My Wishes For 2017

Wish I may, and wish I might...

5
My Wishes For 2017
Sisters Dreaming of Disney

With 2016 behind us, I am trying to stay positive that in 2017 the only direction we can go in is up. Each year seems to get worse and scarier, but with seven supposedly being a lucky number, hopefully we can turn some things around this year.

My first wish is that kindness fills all our lives. Whether it is you are experiencing more kindness in each day, or you are providing kindness for a person in need. I think I can speak for us all, after seeing the year that we’ve had, that we can all stand to be a little more kind to each other. Hold the door, say please and thank you, offer a helping hand.

Next, is that I wish to see less tragedy, especially man made tragedy. Per CNN and their definition of Mass Shooting (an incident where four of more people are killed or injured including the shooter), there have been 136 Mass Shootings in the United States, and that is 136 too many. The argument of how to stop these types of tragedy has gone on for too long, and too many people have been killed while we’ve tried to find a solution. It is time to hunker down and figure it out.

Let’s all become more tolerant in 2017. And by tolerant, I mean tolerant of everything. Stop telling people they need to speak English if they’re going to live in this country. Stop complaining about others' religious beliefs. Eradicate the word “normal” from your vocabulary when talking about people. And for crying out loud, no one likes flying so let the fat person on the plane next to you travel in peace without huffing and puffing about the “inconvenience”, because I promise, they are six hundred times more uncomfortable than you are.

My last wish is for us all to be fearless. I know that some fear is good, and I know it is what has driven me to achieve a lot of my successes, but I’m talking about a different kind of fearless. Being confident and loving myself is one of the scariest things I can do. There’s the fear of being judged, there’s the stares, and the little voice saying that I’m not supposed to be confident, how can I be? These are the bodies and the lives that we’ve been given, and we can either spend our time, money, and happiness trying to be something that the world deems appealing, or we can focus on just living. There will always be the voice telling me to be something I’m not, but luckily, I have birdies on my shoulder to remind me to just spread my wings and fly.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Mays Island
Courtney Jones

Today I started my third week of college at Minnesota State Moorhead. I have survived welcome week, finding my classes on the first day, and being an awkward loner in the dining hall. Even though I have yet to be here for a month, I have already experienced many thoughts and problems that only a new college student can relate to.

Keep Reading...Show less
college

"Make sure to get involved when you're in college!"

We've all heard some variation of this phrase, whether it came from parents, other family members, friends, RAs, or college-related articles. And, like many clichés, it's true for the most part. Getting involved during your college years can help you make friends, build your resume, and feel connected to your campus. However, these commitments can get stressful if you're dealing with personal issues, need to work, or aren't sure how to balance classes and everything else going on during the semester.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

9 Reasons Why Friends Are Essential In College

College without friends is like peanut butter without jelly.

575
Bridgaline Liberati and friends
Bridgaline Liberati

In college, one of the essential things to have is friends. Yes, textbooks, a laptop, and other school supplies are important but friends are essential. Friends are that support system everybody needs. The more friends you have the better the support system you have. But you also have someone to share experiences with. And don’t settle for just one or two friends because 8 out of 10 times they are busy and you are studying all alone. Or they have other friend groups that do not include you. Don’t settle for just one or two friends; make as many friends as you can. After the first couple of weeks of college, most friend groups are set and you may be without friends.

Keep Reading...Show less
sneakers and heels
Sister | Brother Style - Word Press

For a moment your world is spinning. The phone alarm has just scared you awake and you’re flooded by daunting thoughts of the day ahead. You have three assignments due and little time to work on them because of your job. You’re running late because you’ve hit snooze one to many times after yesterday’s long hours. You dizzily reach for a hoodie, craving its comfort, and rush for a speedy exit, praying you will have time to pick up coffee. Does this sound familiar?

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

11 Signs You Live At The Library As Told by 'Parks And Recreation'

A few signs that you may live in the library whether you'd like to admit it or not.

387
brown wooden book shelves with books

Finals week is upon us. It is a magical time of year during which college students everywhere flock to the library in attempt to learn a semester's worth of knowledge in only a week. For some students, it's their first time in the library all semester, maybe ever. Others have slaved away many nights under the fluorescent lights, and are slightly annoyed to find their study space being invaded by amateurs. While these newbies wander aimlessly around the first floor, hopelessly trying to find a table, the OGs of the library are already on the third floor long tables deep into their studies. Here is a few signs that you may live in the library, whether you'd like to admit it or not.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments