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Here Is What We Shouldn't Give Up In 2017

Maybe we should take some of it with us...

Kelsey Cantwell

Jan 03, 2017

Colorado Mesa University

Here Is What We Shouldn't Give Up In 2017

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I'm definitely not the first to say it, but 2016 was the most emotionally draining year I have lived through. I'm sure I don't need to remind anyone about what we have lost, but haven't we gained some insight, too? I plan on giving up a ton in 2017, but after some much-needed reflection on the past year, I know I will be taking at least some ideals with me into the new year.

1. Wariness of news sources.

I am not necessarily one to believe everything I read on the internet, and it's not because I am all into conspiracy theories and doubt everything people tell me until I have physical proof. Especially after the many stories influencing the presidential election that were proven to be false, we all need to be aware of where our sources come from.

2. Political curiosity.

I'm nervous about what might become of America after the inauguration, but this isn't only about Trump. Our country (and its affairs with other countries) needs to stay in the forefront of our minds; we need to care about local and state governments. We need to keep moving this country forward. It really does begin with us.

3. Prince, George Michael and David Bowie's discographies.

Their music will live on, as well as their dedication to breaking down gender barriers and influencing others in positive ways. They each built a beautiful foundation for not just music, but for people to fully be true to who they are.

4. Thinking before I speak.

It may have taken me years to learn, but it is better to be present and actually listen to someone else before sharing my personal opinions and beliefs. I will speak only when it is needed, but I will still fight for what is right—and I will be louder than before.

5. A guarded heart.

My mom loves the phrase "toxic people," but I never understood it until 2016. I'm going to be open to love and new relationships, but I refuse to trust everyone. Not everyone deserves to be trusted.

6. These words from Carrie Fisher:

"Living with manic depression takes a tremendous amount of balls... it's something to be proud of, not ashamed of." (Insert any mental or chronic illness, or any trial you're going through, into this quote and it rings true for us all.)

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Here Is What We Shouldn't Give Up In 2017

Maybe we should take some of it with us...

1. Wariness of news sources.

2. Political curiosity.

3. Prince, George Michael and David Bowie's discographies.

4. Thinking before I speak.

5. A guarded heart.

6. These words from Carrie Fisher:

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

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1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

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7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

Because you need it in your life.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!