2016

2016 started off average, albeit tense, continued escalating until mid-October when I entered into a deep depression, became more hopeful as I put more effort into my friendships and writing skills, and will likely end right were it started: average.

That isn't to say anything hasn't changed. I've matured, to some degree. Experiences, both good and bad, will undoubtedly guide me in the future, and hopefully I have the judgement to improve down the road.

Becoming a catechumen was definitely one of my highlights for 2016.

But the best part is that I can tell my grandchildren about my service in the Great Meme Wars.

This year has been the first year where I had something to look forward to for a very long time. So really I just wished the year would be over so much faster than it is going. I decided late 2015/early 2016 that I was going to buy a house. But I needed to graduate university first. I graduate this semester (finals on thursday.. Let's hope I don't totally flunk 'em lol) and I've been so fixated on the house thing that I haven't much cared about anything else.

Celebrity deaths: Never really cared about them, sorry.
Political climate: Sucks, but not nearly as much as everyone has been making it out to suck. I had my little freakout for a week or two then I just started having to mute people who haven't stopped freaking out since the election.

Oh, I quit Gaia and joined here (again), and am pretty close to Chatoyante, so I suppose that's all good stuff. I really can't think of anything else notable about 2016. Like I said, most of this year I was just waiting impatiently for it to end, lol.

I saved more money than I thought I would for the house fund and January it's all gonna happen for real and in person!! Trying not to get too excited. Don't want my hopes to be shot and killed like they so frequently are.

Ahh man, if nothing else, 2016 was a turning point in my life.

It started out all right, turned a bit shitty because one of my only IRL friends moved to another city. Then in March I went back to talk with an old online friend, and they introduced me to Iwaku. Now, I don't wanna say that Iwaku changed my life, but it kinda did. I'm usually someone who comes and goes, I don't set my roots anywhere. I had a lot of personal tribulations as well. However, after some time, I've made some amazing friends, and close friends to whom I can just tell absolutely everything, and that is something I did not have for so long -- it's crazy how I've needed it :)

Some crazy shit has happened and had I been alone in those situations, it would've probably been disastrous. Being on the Iwaku staff means I've set my roots here and I feel like I belong in the community :)

So yeah. 2016 was pretty terrible, but for me it was a huge rollercoaster ride and I definitely gained some XP points and I party'd up with other awesome players. You can't solo the game of life, and I've learned that this year, for the better or worse ^_^

2016 school year, sucked ass. Wanted to drop out a number of different times. So over the stress that it make my life miserable at times.

This summer though was great! I loved it. Actually felt I went out and did stuff- oh wait >> My 3 year old cat died in the last month suddenly without warning in the middle of the night. That put a damper on things.

*Stares at 2017 school year* You and me gotta talk about not trying to kill my soul more then it already is D< We got 8 months left as of Janury. Then your freeeeeeee-and maybe stuck in a minimum wage job but that's a worry for next year ^^;;

2016 can go fuck itself in its own hole :]

Seriously this year was so bad I just want it to be 2K17 already...

Even near the end of the year, 2016 is not sparing me any mercy :c

2016 had its ups and downs. It was a productive year for me, but also mentally gruelling. It was also a long year for me! Bowie died ten days into 2016? Damn. I thought it had been longer. I can honestly say: wow, 2016 has been a loooong year.

I learnt that I'm a lot more emotional than I thought I was, but it also made me stronger? I believe the realisation helped me in growing stronger. Taught me to be a little more open with myself, allow a little more and become closer to my friends.

I also lost a few. Most of them from ongoing drama in 2015. No matter, I realised how toxic some of them are to my person (and environment) and how much they brought me down. I can say that 2016 has been the year of detoxifying for me.

Met a precious friend for the first time in real life. Definitely a good highlight.

I also applied for a few places I innitially thought I wouldn't get into. Mostly because I haven't graduated yet and am still considered young and naive. Surprisingly, and fortunately, they want me! Trying is always worth it! Gives me a huge boost in confidence as well.

//puffs chest up

2016 also taught me what I really want in life. I study Law, but only knew I wanted to do International Law. I also knew I didn't want to be a lawyer. This year has helped me realise how much I love languages and how much I like to translate. I knew it before, but I only realised this year how valueable others find it and that I'm willing to fill in that demand. A visit to the International Courts also made me all shiny eyed when I was listening to the case in English - French LIVE!!! That was so cool!

The fact that my LinkedIn is filled with job suggestions as an interpreter helps, haha.

Unfortunately my new found goal and confidence has also caused a rift with some. Mostly of people that I already put out of my life, but a few that are harder to turn away from. (a.k.a: family) Since I'm in my twenties now I suppose I should be focussing on some other aspects in life now than studies and career.

I dun wanna. //pouts

My parents bought their own place and started a new business again. I'm very happy for them to have finally realised their goals. They have wanted and worked towards this for so long, got shitted on by the worst jerks. But they are back, and better than ever. The new house is also so pretty! And large. Much too big for a couple whose kids all flew out of the house (well almost, there is my bro). However, they are happy and now they have the place to offer to all the people they offer shelter/help to as well.

So asides from me getting mad about the political mood and shift, the stories of angst they try to talk into us, I think I have kept myself pretty busy and grounded this year around.

GlassTrinity said:

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It all started with Leo's Oscar, you mean.

IntrusiveRootDesperateLeaf said:

It all started with Leo's Oscar, you mean.

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I'm more referring to the bad than the good.

GlassTrinity said:

I'm more referring to the bad than the good.

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True. But in a way, it was his award that kind of unleashed all the bad in the first place.

Eh.

2016 had its shit. Like every other year.

But I also started playing D&D with a small group of awesome people and we've had the best shenanigans in and out of game. What a bunch of lovable dorks and morons. How did I ever survive without them?

Being obsessed with drawing my D&D character also just so happened to kind of help me improve my drawing skills. I think.

So I can't complain.

This year seemed kind of overall crappish so I'm glad that there are some people who had a good year!
I didn't have nearly the number of struggles that some had and there were certainly bright spots... but no, overall it was not a great year.

I have high hopes for 2017 and there is some exciting stuff for me due to happen then so I really think that it will be a better year. I think that overhyping 2017 would give it too much potential to disappoint but I am excited for the upcoming events and I hope that everyone has a better 2017 :)

2017 is when we really get to see the terrible shit hit the fan. 2016 was just a the appetizer

2016 has left me completely drained and still has time to do more damage before it ends. I wish I could think of some positives for the year but I just can't.

Between family related stress and then deaths of family friends as well as my grandfather has managed to snuff out an already guttering flame inside of me.

Well, I'm not normally the kinda person to bitch about an entire year because fuck, if an entire year sucks for me that's probably my fault to begin with. However, 2016 can burn hard.

I mean, we're all still alive.

So 2016 can kinda fuck off.

2016 has been a mix of stuff for me... started pretty badly and I'm hoping that it will end well for me but we just have to wait and see... (knowing my luck, it'll end horribly)

On the bright side, 2016 is finally the year when I got over my fear of starting a car. So I'm really proud of that.