How to make 2016 great! (based on mistakes, and successes of 2015)
People are going to come and go into and out of your life. Let them travel freely through it and never force anything on anyone.
Go somewhere that is the polar opposite of where you are for a week. Disconnect from the world and relax.
Failure is simply a word, it doesn’t define you.
For all you single people, don’t worry about the search, enjoy the adventure. Looking for “the one” every day is exhausting and honestly, you’re going to annoy your friends.
For everyone in those things called relationships. It’s tough, and it’s never supposed to be easy. You’re going to fight, and sometimes you’re not going to talk but a friend told me everything is temporary, and if you love each other then it will be ok. Times get tough, but it should never feel like “work” to be with someone.
Disconnect from the internet every once and while.
Take a road trip with friends. It doesn’t have to be too far but if you all take turns driving to and from somewhere and you can put your feet on the dash or out the window, then you did it right.
Take pictures. Not selfies (though I’m not discouraging them) but share them with people.
For all of you going into the new year with a sick relative, I’ll keep you in my thoughts.
Sit somewhere and read a fucking book.
If someone wants space, understand and give it to them.
I can’t stress having a journal. Writing down your thoughts has been a sort of therapy for me this past year.
You’re going to be let down. It’s inevitable. But again, it’s temporary, how you bounce back is up to you, and I want you to bounce back so strongly.
For anyone going through depression, I’m always around to talk to. Send me a message, I’m always a friend.
You have a dream or an idea? Please, I beg you, never quit on it. It might take you weeks, months, or maybe even a year, but when it happens, I will celebrate with you.
For everyone going through a breakup, a friend told me “it’s hard to see that at the time though (letting go), but once you’re out and on the other side you realize what letting that go meant in terms of getting to experience something greater.” Someone out there loves you. You just have to allow atoms to travel, and they will find you.
To anyone that might have to put a pet down. It’s the right thing to do, and I hope your beloved friend will find my Tyson in those golden meadows and they’ll run and play and talk about how great their owners are.
To anyone welcoming a child into the world in the new year, read to him/her every night if you can, and when you tell stories do all the silly voices.
One fight with your best friend does NOT define a friendship, always remember that. The better the friend, the bigger the fight.
And finally, be your best you, every day. Once the day is over it’s gone and done and will never happen the same way again. You get to have a fresh start. And if you’re struggling or hurting, I exist to comfort you, and to help you. I wish you all a great new year, and I know all the good things will happen for you.