bring it on

2016 was an interesting year, to say the least. a lot happened. a lot of it was unexpected.

for example, i chopped all my hair off.
i had my heart broken for the first time.
i watched some sad movies.
i snuck out for the first time.
i became comfortable driving. i even learned to make it relaxing instead of terrifying.
i lost some friends.
i was lonely for a long time.
i made more friends, and realized that i need to surround myself with people who can make me better.
i became a huge history nerd.
i developed my music taste.
i turned 16.
i finished my sophomore year without failing algebra 2 or honors chemistry.
i ate a lot of in n out, chick fil a, and canes.
i watched some sunsets.
i dyed my hair purple. and then i chopped it again.
i got my ears pierced.
i went to texas and walked around in the ridiculous humidity.
i went to an art museum.
i got locked in a not working shower (while also covered in jello.)
i swam in a freezing lake, just because.
i ate some ice cream.
i saw twenty one pilots in concert.
i lost some more friends.
i gained some even better friends.
i moved for the first time since i was two years old.
i asked a boy to a school dance (he said yes).
i realized i deserved more than what i was giving myself.
i read a lot of books.
i took a lot of selfies.
i ate a lot of really good food.
i hurt people.
i apologized.
i was hurt by people.
i forgave them.
2016 was great, and horrible, and exciting, and mundane.
2016 was one of the best and worst years.
bring it on, 2017. lets see if you can top it.