From a worldwide perspective, it is safe to say: you were not the best to us. News outlets are actually posing the question "was 2016 the worst year in history?". And with the evidence they have to back it up, I'm not surprised this accusation was made. Tragedies were seen all over the world. Bombings, shootings, natural disasters. Political occurrences such as Brexit and Trump's future presidency have caused controversy and outrage from both sides. Many legends in the music and acting industries took their last breaths.
But I am writing to you today to focus less on the horrible things you brought to the world, but the things that you brought me, personally, in my 2016. And from a personal perspective, it wasn't too bad. I laughed, I cried, I found my people. I fit into a friend group who loves and supports me to the ends of the Earth. The feeling is mutual. In fact, I got to spend so much time with those I love. Whether it was with friends, with family, or with my fantastic boyfriend, I constantly surrounded myself with love and support and that was evident in how I felt throughout the year.
Even though the year brought a few negatives, the "I'll see you in four months" goodbyes, the stress and anxiety of a new year and a new future, and more. I can only thank you, 2016. For what I learned from you, both positively and negatively, will make me a better person in the future. You, like an old friend, showed me love and showed me hatred. All of this will only make me stronger. In the upcoming year, I will be a better person. I will love and I will be loved. Because of you, 2017 will be great.
Thank you for everything. (Yes, I do mean everything! )
-TB
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