Thank you, 2017!

Happy New Year!

I can't believe it's already 2018! It seems like only yesterday, we were just starting on 2017 and look at where we are now!

2017 has been a rollercoaster ride for me. I've had so many trials, obstacles, and challenges this year that I almost felt like I wanted to give up! But then, God wouldn't give us challenges we can't face, and I have proven this by experience.

2017 has brought me different challenges in life (and at work). Not only was I able to surpass these challenges, but they have also taught be valuable lessons in life. Lessons that no one can teach me. Lessons that are learned through experience. And for that, I am thankful.

2017 also brought me great and wonderful things (and people). It was a year of moving forward, of learning, of change, and of growing up. I was able to learn to be grateful for what I have, always thankful to God for all the blessings, and I was able to learn that you can never please everyone. I was taught to learn to accept things and to move forward without grudges or hate.

2017 taught me to love and cherish the people around me, to value family and friends, and the care and friendship they have given me. I learned to give that in return. I learned that it's never about the material things, but what's inside that counts.

2017 taught me to love again, and to know how it feels to love. To be able to feel that warmth in your heart, and the genuine kindness and love everyone in the world deserves. An unexpected, yet very pleasant surprise indeed. Te amo, mi amor! Eres el dueno de mi corazon.

Lastly, 2017 has taught me to be myself. To be true to what I am, to be true to what I believe in.

Thank you, 2017.