User blog:CoolColorOfBlack/I Really Miss 2017

It was actually a great year. Truly.

I remember anxiously counting down the last days of that monstrosity 2016. The new year would bring us a new home, a new adventure, and an escape from a place we loathed. This past week I’ve been in awe that this year is now over. I haven’t been counting down days, I haven’t felt rushed to get through the days with the hope of something better.

We did so much this year. Not just the business of everyday life but things we actually wanted to do. I went to Walt Disney World with my classmates, we traveled, we tried new things, we let go of things that took up space & time in our lives. We made new friends and celebrated life with our existing friends.

It wasn’t all great things for us this year though. My twin brother died from sadness after I won a fight against Chandler in school and got in trouble with my parents. (sniffs) I really feel bad for him, I really hope he's safe in heaven (😢). We traveled back to Orlando, saw "The LEGO Batman Movie", and gathered with family to grieve. It has affected our family tremendously and will forever.

When I look back on this year though, I can’t help thinking “it was a good year”. The bad was buffered by the good, I knew how to fight anyone who messes with me or my friends. We were gifted with family time, reminded of memories, and provided experiences and opportunities to make new memories.