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The New Year is upon us!

2016 has been a year filled with wonder and amazement on the part of the human race... While we mourn the deaths of those iconic people, some riddled with drug addictions and some who's time has tolled with just failing health. I'll remind everyone that we all die. It's what we do with our lives and who we touch not about money and all the glitz and Hollywood glamour. There are still Wars going on in the world that have been going on for centuries and that's a reminder that the human race is bigger than one person or nation.

We've seen our friends get arrested and hit with tear gas to express their frustrations with a broken justice system. We saw our livelihoods stripped away from riots which were to be peaceful protesters.

Regardless of the bad, Charlotte is my home and I'm saddened by the bad, of riots and the government making making moves that took away chances to bring a better economy for a bathroom bill...

For many 2016 sucked huge, so look to the future and be the change you wish to be. Some of us have already making big changes, keep on doing what you're doing til you've conquered your fears and goals.

For those who have lost loved ones, be strong and face next year with ferocity that would make them proud of you. For those who've experienced new love, don't stop loving, let your heart grow!

I hope next year will be better this year than last year for my friends and family all around the world! We are one species, so remember all lives matter, I am one with the force and the force is with me and be furiously happy!

- One love!
- Happy New Year!

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