Now that 2017 is here, I am anxious to see what the New Year has in store! There are 12 months of unknown events that are about to unfold in my life, and I am unprepared for it all. Even though I do not know what will happen this year, here are the top 5 things that I know 2017 will bring for me this year:

1) Graduation from College

This May I will FINALLY have graduated from College! As a first generation College student, I have been awaiting this day for far too long. As of May, I will be one of many undergraduate students receiving a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York at Cortland. I am eager, nervous, and excited to graduate and move on to what else awaits!

2) Attending Graduate School

As an Education major, Graduate school is a must. Currently, I am undecided as to what College or University I will be attending to complete my Masters degree. I plan to receive my Masters in Education, just as my Bachelor's Degree will be in. I am so passionate about being an Educator, and I know that Graduate school is just as important as the groundwork I completed for my undergraduate degree.

3) Moving

Unfortunately, this year holds a bit of a sadness to it. I am unaware of what month I will be moving in, but my family and I will indeed be moving this year. Our home will no longer be just that, but I know that a physical place doesn't make a house a home. Even though this is something that has upset me in the past, I am just anxious to see what the overall outcome will be.

4) Going on Vacation

This is one of my favorites that 2017 is bringing with it! In January, right with the first of the year upon us, I will be going out-of-state with my boyfriend for the first time. The two of us planned, booked, and paid for the vacation ourselves in July of 2016. We have been working hard all year to save some extra spending money for the trip, and it is the perfect way to start the year off.

5) Applying for a Job

Graduating and getting ready to attend Graduate school means that it's time to be an adult! Applying for a Job that will help me professionally, offer benefits medically and for retirement are all things that I am looking for. Applying for a 'big girl' job is scary, but is one step closer to having a brighter and better 2017!