My 2017

Mary Beth Flores☽ ☼
Dec 28, 2017
2 min read

I cannot believe it is almost 2018. Like I remember writing 2008 on all my school papers and now fast forward ten years and BOOM 2018!!

I call 2017 my year of Growth. I started off 2017 broken, lost and a little hopeless which is not like me at all. I started my second semester of senior year a week behind because of my Grandma's death and I felt like I was just going through these motions trying to get through the cold winter months. Things ended with a toxic relationship I had been in for quite some time and I started realizing the importance of living every day for yourself and making the best out of tough situations.

At the end of senior year I felt the most wonderful sense of Hope (not my sister.) I was excited for Electric Forest, the Summer, a new relationship and starting college and I finally felt like I could breath again. I think most people are happier in the summer, but looking back at the beginning of 2017 brings me the most hope and appreciation for my wonderful friends and family who continued to bring light to me on my darkest of days.

2017 went by so quickly, I felt like recently I have been looking forward too much of the time instead of learning to appreciate right here, right now. My brain is always searching for the next thing to look forward too, a vacation, season, seeing someone again, etc. I think it is amazing to have the opportunity to look ahead, but not so far where it makes me not stop and think about how each moment of life is precious and a gift.

One of the most amazing aspects of this year is the people I have met and are now a huge part of my life. My roommates and college friends I met a few months ago and I cannot imagine my life without them or any of my friends for that matter.

One of the most amazing aspects of this year is the people I have met and are now a huge part of my life. My roommates and college friends I met a few months ago and I cannot imagine my life without them or any of my friends for that matter. I am truly grateful for the people in my life who continue to push and inspire me every day.

This year I have fallen in love with not only the people in my life but my major, art, and music. I hope 2018 fills me with more growth, experiences and most of all love.