Adios, 2016

In the grander scale of things, 2016 sucked ass - big time. These political wars polluted our dashboards with stupidity and hate. A lot of people were killed, families lost homes, children lost their smiles. Celebrities died this year - icons that took a big part in inspiring and developing our society.

Chaos, that's probably all there was in 2016.

NOT.

If I were to encapsulate my whole year in one word, I wouldn't be using "chaos". Perhaps a better choice to use would be "change". At the beginning of this year I was in transition of moving up my career ladder. From being a nursing assistant for nearly 6 years, I finally became a nurse. There was a lot to learn and realities about this industry revealed in front of my curious, keen observing eyes. I realized and discovered a lot of bullshit hiding beneath the smiling faces and ever so caring industry. I transferred to a different facility, lost and gained connections. Sometimes losing people along your journey are inevitable. Some of them you regret and some are necessary - for your sanity. Still, I remain in transition. There is still a lot to learn and ladder steps to make.

Happier.

If you would consider that a "change" - yes,  I am happier this year. Despite all the drama and chaos, hell to the fucking yes, I am happier.

I am in love!

If that doesn't change anything then I don't know what will. You know when you've found your person. She is that one person that can make any bad day feel like a bright holiday for you; that person that tolerates your imperfections; and most importantly, she challenges you to be the better version of yourself. I found the love of my life last year and became officially mine this year. Just thinking of how much I love this woman puts me into trance. There are definitely no words.

So yeah, in the grander scale of things, 2016 sucked ass but you know, life is life. Things will still keep happening on a cause-and-effect basis. At least, amidst all these chaos, I still have my love, my family, and my real friends. After all, they are your irreplaceable treasure - the real prize of this lifelong pseudo race to success. 2016 might have sucked, but heck, I still won.