End-Of-The-Year Recap/Goals for 2017

Hey y'all, this is my last post of 2016.  I can't believe 2016 is coming to an end.  It's been a bizarre year for us all.  Instead of dwelling on this year's bizarre and sadly disappointing events, let's do a year ends recap of 2016.

Shocking events of 2016:

1. The electoral college made Donald Trump our new president
2. Bragelina have called it quits - things didn't end well
3. Both David Bowie and Prince passed away this year
4. Actress/Author Carrie Fisher passed away
5. For Harry Potter fans, particularly my older sister, Alan Rickman passed away
6. Aleppo crisis

These are a few things I could pull off the top of my head.  I know there are plenty of others things I could add.

I'd like to take the time to create a list/reflect on of things I've accomplished/done this year.  

• Went to the AMC Convention in Tulsa back in July - This was a goal I had in this post
• Went to Newark, Arkansas and saw where my Grandmother grew up when she lived there
• Explored Blanchard Springs Cavern in Arkansas
• Saw Offspring live with my brother Chris, sister Brittany, and cousin Celeste
• Saw Demi Lovato (Grammy nominee), Nick Jonas, and Mike Posner (Grammy nominee) live at the co-headlined (Nick & Demi) Future Now Tour with Brittany and Celeste - This was a goal I wanted had in this post

I want to thank all my friends and family.  Thanks for y'all's support.  I'm glad to have shared these moments (offline) with y'all.  Toast to a new year full of new and exciting experiences!

I want to share my goals for 2017:

• Go the the AMC Convention in Las Vegas
• Start writing a novel
• Continue working on my BA in English (Creative Writing) - no I don't plan on teaching
• Post on my blog on a regular basis

I hope my goals for 2017 will continue to grow and be accomplished. 

I enjoy music and would love to share my favorite songs from 2016 (stream them on your favorite music player, if you want):

1. Body Say - Demi Lovato
2. Sleepover - Jamie Lynn Spears
3. Hate to Tell You - Katelyn Tarver
4. Million Reasons - Lady Gaga
5. Atlantis - Bridgit Mendler
6. Fight Song - Rachel Platten
7. One Call Away - Charlie Puth
8. Broken Glass - Sia
9. Without a Fight - Braid Paisley ft. Demi Lovato
10. Close - Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo
11. Used to Love You - Gwen Stefani
12. Queen of Swords - Idina Menzel

What have you accomplished this year?  What are your goals for 2017?  What were some of your favorite songs of 2016?  Please let me know in the comment section below.  I'd love to know.  Have a safe and happy new year!

End-of-the-Year/New Years

            2015 was an exciting year for me.  This year I turned 21, purchased my first piece of furniture (my daybed), and in May I received my Associate’s Degree with Honors from GCC.  It may not seem like I accomplished much, but to me it is a lot.  Turning 21 is not a big deal, but it comes with its benefits.  I can now buy certain things (like lottery tickets) and gamble.  As a gift to myself, I decided to get myself a new, comfortable, bed.  I love it.  In addition, it is great to be able to say, “It is my bed, I paid for it myself.”  Even if I only say it to myself.  My biggest accomplishment of 2015 was getting my Associate’s Degree.  Despite stormy weather, it was the best day of the year, and my family was there to see me roll across the stage to receive my diploma. 

            

            With 2015 drawing to a close, I thought I would look back at my year and enjoy my best moments.  In addition to looking back, I also thought it would be a good idea to look towards my future and set goals for 2016.  My goals to complete in 2016 are:

                   1.      Go to the AMC Convention in Oklahoma.

                   2.      Get a new wheelchair.

                   3.      Get a lift for the car.

                   4.      Go to Adele, Demi Lovato or Carrie Underwood’s Phoenix concert.

Throughout the year, I may add things, but for now, these are my main goals

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I wish everyone a happy and safe New Years.

-        Courtney