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I don't really like to make New Year's Resolutions. Well, I didn't before this blog -- now, I kinda feel like I can do the things that I plan at the end of December. So here are a few of my New Year's Resolutions for 2016:

1. Realize that you don't just wake up happy one day and that's it -- happiness is a journey, one that you and I both are on right now. The choices I make in what I say, how I react and how I feel all lead to my own happiness. Some days we aren't happy and some days we are. Work on perfecting the journey of, and not to, happiness this year.
2. Make more art. I know I did a lot of writing this year and that's great, but this year we can do more. We, as in 2015 me and 2016 me, can write more for fun and for class. We can draw and paint and take pictures for Instagram and also call it art. Remember that you are a work of art and sometimes stuff gets smudged or there are wrong word choices but they can always blend into something nicer. When you wake up and live, you make art so make it good.
3. Let it go. Everything that holds me back, that keeps me from enjoying my day or myself -- let go of it. When I get upset, I want to find a way to expel the negative energy -- exercise, make some of the art we just spoke about -- and let go of those bad things. Bad things generate more bad things. Turn bad into good and let go of the things -- feelings, thoughts, etc -- that keep me from having a good time. 
4. And finally, love myself more. I am pretty in love with myself in a lot of ways but this year I want to love myself more. I want to enjoy my own company, to look into my mirror and smile because I look completely different and still exactly the same as yesterday. 

catch you later,
Karleigh

"You want a revolution? Start loving yourself." // Akif Kichloo, The Real Commitment