_________ in 2016

If you saw my room throughout college you'd always come across this childish list written on at least 4-6 pages of printer paper taped together and scribbled on in colored marker. It was my to do list I'd make on New Years Eve and one of my favorite traditions. As the year passed I'd cross of the tasks and goals completed and when friends, and sometimes acquaintances, would come into my room they'd read my list. There were always a few chuckles and gasps at my list and always keeping people entertained.

Back in high school, one of my best friends introduced me to one of my favorite traditions that goes hand in hand with my new years lists. For those of you who have known me the last 7 years I've had "themes". Well, it all started with my friend Alyssa - I can't even remember what her theme was the year she told me about it, but I instantly loved it. I already loved making pages and pages of new years goals and tasks and this was just the perfect addition. So that is where my yearly theme was born. For those of you who may not have seen my themes in the past, here's my themes from the past 7 years.

BEING BOLD in 2009

RECKLESS in 2010

SOPHISTICATED in 2011

AUDACIOUS in 2012

LIMITLESS in 2013

RESTARTING in 2014

AUTHENTIC in 2015

Every year my theme really seemed to stick, but this year I seem to be a little stuck. So that is where I'm turning to you all for some help. I'm just looking for suggestions, words, adjectives that you may think describe me etc.

Twenty-Five

This is what 25 looks like folks! I fell over into powder while trying to take a picture. Did my coach come over and help me up? No - first he grabbed my phone and captured me at my finest. 

I thought I was exhausted and then as I laid down to sleep I watched this video that my sister made for my birthday and I started to cry. A good happy cry of course, but nevertheless tears were coming down my face. Watching that video all I could think about is how joyful my 24th year of life has been. So I'm going to recap my year in 24 lessons I've learned this past year. This year really has held so much growth for me it's crazy to see a list of all I've been learning. A little less than a year ago I started this blog and really started writing again. Writing again has helped heal my soul - crap I think my period is going to start soon because I'm doing that silent cry where your body shakes and the tears roll. Now when I say this year has been filled with so much joy and growth that doesn't mean I haven't experienced sorrow or frustration. But for starters here's the rockin' video my sister made: