2016 was a lot of things.. from my political standpoint I can say that is was very stressful, but from a more personal standpoint I can say that a lot of things that happened I would never want to forget; I am glad that I have experienced them.

I have gained some new skills in my art and in my suit making, I have improved my organization and determination with my college courses, and I have found some ways on managing my stress better than I did before.

I made new friends and got closer to the ones I was acquainted with before (mainly through FWA), I met an online friend in person for the first time after knowing them for close to 5 years, this year hit the two year mark of me and my girlfriend being together and we have never been closer, I got to visit my best friend in FL since they moved there about a year ago (and flew for the first time), I did some charity work, I came out as a lesbian to a few family members (the most important one being my mother, who has accepted and supported me and my girlfriend)..

I saw how communities can come together during hard times to help lift up those in need after tragic times..

It was a stressful year but we have all made it this far and I know we can keep on going to work together to make our time in this world absolutely beautiful

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For 2017 I do have some goals all of which I know I can achieve if I work hard enough..

To work on my kindness and spend more time with my family and friends
To improve on my health and overcome some challenges that come with my Type 1 Diabetes and PCOS
To try new things in my artwork and with my suit making
To love myself more
To save more funds for the future
To do more to help others
and to strive academically and get into the education practicum

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I hope your 2016 was a good year, despite the bad reputation it has built up! Lets make 2017 a great year together <3