It's that time again; time to make a long list of things you want to achieve in the new year. We all know that this is the time of year we all aim high for expectations for the new year and what we all plan to do. This year, my list looks a little different from lists of past years. This year, there isn't much on my list for me, instead, my list is full of wishes for all of my family and friends. Here are some things I wish for all of you in the new year.

1. I wish you happiness.

Let's just start with the most basic wish everyone has. In the new year, I wish for you to experience happiness you've only dreamt about. I hope you spend more time laughing, even if it's just you alone in your car laughing at a memory or a funny thought, I hope you laugh. You deserve happiness.

2. I wish you gain knowledge.

Yes, you already are very smart and have a lifetime of knowledge, but I hope you gain more. I hope you learn how special you are. I hope you see how beautiful you are. I hope you see why I love you.

3. I wish you some pain.

I know, that sounds bad, but I do hope you find some pain in the new year. Something I've learned, especially this past year, is that with pain comes lessons and growth. Pain is hard but you are loved and strong enough to make it through, and once the pain is gone you will be thankful for the lessons you learned along the way.

4. I wish you new beginnings.

Of course, a new year means new beginnings, but I hope you find real new beginnings. New beginnings that will lead you places you dream about, and maybe even to things you never thought would be for you.

5. I wish you love.

I hope you experience love. Whether its family love, friend love, or romantic love, you deserve to be loved and to love. So to get this wish started, I want to let you know I love you.

I hope your year is fun, exciting, and wonderful. Thank you for always making my years memorable and manageable. Happy new year, and here's to a great 2016!