Jessica Puente

 

Life is always changing somehow. It’s hard to look back and really remember times that were uneventful.

And although this year was challenging in a lot of ways, it was also rewarding to have lived through it all.

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I tried not live in fear of the future and mistakes. To instead look forward and jump toward opportunities.

I remembered to smile around people more often.

I aimed to be more giving.

 

I spent a lot more time around children and they really remind me what it’s like to be fearless.

And goofy.

And to ask for what you want.

And to be unapologetically you.

Kids have so much energy.

When kids are really happy it’s hard not to smile around them.

I found some adults could be like that, too.

I saw people be really caring this year despite the seemingly unending tragedies.

I learned that the best new year’s resolution is to try to always be nice to people.

Because everyone had some challenging part of the year.

And instead of looking back.

We should start to look forward.

Happy New Year.