What 2015 taught me

As 2015 comes to an end I must say I have learned a lot in this last year. I got a wake up call, I have had my heart broken, I got my shit together, went from being friends with everyone to keeping my circle small. Nobody is really down for you like you'd think. Anyway, this is what I learned in 2015.

1.) I have always tried to be an independent person and for the most part I am. I like figuring out how to solve my own problems and taking responsibility for myself in all aspects of my life. If I were ever in a Castaway type situation like (Tom Hanks) I would probably describe the situation as "I was fine, it was just a little boring." However, this year more than any other I have learned that my family is my support system. I have to specifically mention my mom though, because she is the ONLY person that truly, to her core, appreciates me. She is the only person that I know who has always had my back and been there for me even in the toughest situations. I am so far beyond mentioning my heartbreak from months past, but I don't know if I could have gotten over that without my mom, but somehow she always gets me through whatever it is I am going through. I have realized just how strong I actually am, and how strong I can be, if the situation were to call for it.

2.) I have learned that time replaces so many memories, even those you thought you would never be able to forget. And to those who think you'll never get over someone, believe me, you eventually do. This past year has been the greatest year of my life. I have never felt so free. Her leaving made me the strongest person I could ever be.

3.) My happiness is up to me and no one else. All I have to do is decide to be happy. Who knew a book could have such an impact on your life and make you see things from a different perspective. I will be doing a post about the 5 books that changed my life and why everyone should read them, but more on that in the future.

4.) Life is much better when you stop keeping track of all the favors you've done for other people. The only reason to keep track is if you expect something in return. I have stopped counting. When you tell somebody about a nice act of human kindness that you did, you are rubbing it in, you want people to appreciate you and to like you. Do something nice for somebody every single day AND DO NOT TELL ANYONE ABOUT IT. ANYONE!!!!!

5.) I learned somethings aren't worth getting upset over. Pick your battles as my mom would say. Don't ruin something good that will be irrelevant in an hour. I have become much more relaxed and calmer. These little things don't bug me anymore because I refuse to let them.

6.) Just because something looks easy, don't assume it will be. (Driving Range for the first time).

Though there are only six, I feel like my eyes have been opened to the more important things in life. I have learned a lot about myself and I will continue to learn about who I truly am now that it's  2016. Don't worry, I will share everything I can.