2015 to 2016

Looking back at 2015 (which seems weird seeing as it was only yesterday), I get reminded of all of the wonderful people I have in my life and heartwarming memories I have with them. Of course, most of my best memories involve my parents and sister. When Maree started college, she left me alone with our parents (a daunting thing, I know), I was hoping that now since all the attention was shifted to me I wouldn't feel too overwhelmed. But in fact, the exact opposite happened, I think we all grew closer. That is one of the things I miss most about living away from my family, spending time with my parents. I miss sitting with my mom talking about our opinions and having those level five conversations. I miss how she always knew something to do and how to made every day fun. She started a family tradition of family date nights. We would go out once a week as a family and do something fun. I also miss my dad (who wouldn't), I miss the way we could laugh over the stupidest things. I miss watching movies with him and how we would have putting competitions, and even though he was obviously better than me at golf he would always give me encouraging complements, making me feel like I was actually good. I miss my sister too. At some point throughout our high school years she shifted from my big sister to my best friend. I love how I can tell her anything and she will give me good advice. I miss how we would do normal things, but think we were the craziest girls for doing them. She has taught me so much about how to be a better person and when I'm making a decision today I always think WWMD? ( what would Maree do). I have also been fortunate enough to have some great friends. Missy, has always brought a smile to my face. She has taught me how to be more confident in myself and how to find the positive in every situation. Who would have thought that the girl on my lacrosse team who was more obsessed with cats than me, would end up being my best friend, and had taught me so many lessons in life. And my other best friend, Jae. She gives the best advice and always knows what to say in every situation. I’m so happy we reconnected and became best friends again. Everyone needs a friend like Jae in their life. Its not just those people that have made this last year so great, it has been everyone I have got the opportunity to meet and spend time with. 2015 was a year full of joyous times and wonderful people. I know that 2016 will be just as wonderful, if not more. I’m excited to see what this next year will bring and who I will meet. I hope everyone has had a great New Years and I wish everyone the best in 2016.