It's been forever since I have published a blog post, since July almost. So much has happened to me in 2016, some good and some bad. I think the number one thing I learned is happiness. Not how to be happy but the importance of knowing what makes you happy. For instance little things that make me happy, like when almond butter is on sale because that shit is expensive. The big things that make me happy, being appreciated at work or home. Little things like an old friend reaching out and talking for hours on the phone (Thanks Evan!). Big things like being able to reconnect with an old friend and going on a trip to Mexico (Thanks Rachel!) I feel that most of my friends would tell you if they had to describe me in three words it would be sarcastic, funny and happy. Sadly 2016 was not a very happy year.
At times I regretted moving to California from my friends and family. I felt alone and sad. At times I hated my job especially losing my summer to working nights. But in 2016 I traveled to Houston, Boston, Potsdam, California, Portland, Connecticut, Arizona, Mexico and of course Canajoharie. I hiked the Grand Canyon with my sisters, ran races with friends, and laughed and laughed. I learned that life is well spent traveling, especially to visit friends or wonders of the world.
I went on dates, some really good and some super bad. I became a California blonde, and lost 17 pounds. I welcomed a new Adams, my niece Ally. I faced hardships with my family being 3000 miles away.
What I'm trying to say is a couple things. Never regret any opportunity you have taken. Make the best of it, even if making friends outside of work is hard. Never let anyone dictate your happiness because it is solely based on you. Don't judge someones life by their social media, reach out to old friends. They need you! Travel, travel, travel!! Life is way to short.
Here's to 2017! More traveling, finding more happiness and maybe someone to share that happiness with. Hey a girl can dream!
