So in the year 2016 there have been many things going on globally as well as locally. We lost many stars from my childhood in the 80s and early 90s as some people in my personal life experiencing grief. Many things like the fight with ISIS, terrorists attacks, and just so many horrible things for the human race. But looking back in 2016, I would like to reflect of things that were sort of firsts for me. I got my first tatoo and I did my first Whole30. These two events in my life are significant because of what they mean to me as a person. Yea I know there are many views on tatoos and some people do not like them. My reason for getting one has been 4 years in the making. 5 years ago, I lost a dear friend of mine to suicide. This opened my eyes to the world of mental disorder more so because this event hit close to home. A year after her death, I was trying to figure out the best way to honor her memory and thats when I decided on a tatoo. The tatoo is symbolic to me because it is a dragonfly and dragonflies are a symbol of hope. They were also one of my friends favorite things. So there is the back story for that. The other thing of signifigance for me is the Whole 30. This is a 30 day body reset that I participated in in June. This was one of the hardest things I have ever had to di because I was not allowed on this to have many of my favorite things for 30 days. Think of it as Paleo diet on steriods. This was significant to me because I learned what foods were coming in and the effects they had on me. It has helped me to eat better even now I am more aware and try to be healthy when I can. So much good has come out of this year even though there has been so much hardship as well. Though it all, God is teaching me and guiding me in every step and I am so excited to see what 2017 has in store. Whatever it may be, no matter if it's good or bad, I want to make the choice to have a good perspective and not let the little things get me. I guess for this year, this is a goal of mine! Happy 2027 everyone, choose to be happy even if your day or year sucks! It's a choice how you handle it!
