2016 was one of the worst years of my life. It brought me more heartache than anything else. I am not someone who expects everything to change overnight, just because the year does. I know that when the clock strikes twelve, happiness will not come my way immediately. I know that it will take time, dedication, and faith in God to get to where I want to be. There are many things that I hope will happen this upcoming year:

I hope to become a better version of myself.

I know I'm a good person and I know I have a good heart, but I want to do more. I want to give more. I want to love more. I want to let go of old grudges and forgive more often. I hope to become someone that other people look up to. I hope to become stronger, and I hope for my relationship with God to grow.

I hope to find true love and happiness.

I may still be young, but I am so full of love and I am ready to give it to someone else who gives me the same love in return. I hope for more happiness and adventures in 2017. I hope for new opportunities and new paths to go down. Love and happiness are things every person desires. I hope 2017 brings me both.

I hope for new friends and new memories with old friends.

I have so many amazing friends in my life and I love making new ones. I hold onto memories so tightly and cherish them all. I hope to make new friends and make many more crazy memories.

I hope for 2017 to be a year of new beginnings.