Here's to you, 2017

With the end of a calendar year comes the innate desire to reflect on the events passed. I've said this a a handful of times this year, but 2016 wasn't my best. Actually, the past year has been my hardest, ugliest yet. Many put-up-or-shut-up moments have taken place in the last 365 days. Many tears, many fights, many situations where there has been nobody around to pull me from my dark place but me. With that said, I have grown immensely in the past year as well. Some of my most important relationships have crumbled, while others have been fortified with gold many times over. People who I love have passed away, while other beautiful humans have been born. Pieces of my childhood have changed or ended, while accomplishments as an adult have been more rewarding than I could ever imagine. I have struggled in 2016, but I rise from the ashes at the promise of a great new year.

 

 

Thank you to each and every person who has shown me love or concern this year. I know that my depression can be a lot to handle (it definitely is for me), but your compassion and understanding are the most I could ever want or deserve. Your hugs (even though I hate them), answered text messages when I just need a friend, understanding when I don't communicate for weeks on end, and support as I reach to accomplish my goals despite it all are everything.

I usually end my "New Year" posts with my resolutions. (Do people actually keep these?) This year I'll do the same, but I'm going to keep it simple.
- Drink more water
- Eat more sandwiches
- Travel as much as possible
- Use the beauty filter less
- Turn my social media notifications off on my phone
- Love more

Happy New Year to you and yours,
Kimberly