Well friends … Now that it’s officially nearing the end of January, I guess it’s time to accept that it’s 2016…..
It’s not that I’m not excited to welcome a new year. It’s just, saying goodbye to 2015 was pretty hard. It was one hell of a year. Probably my best yet.
3 Continents . 10 Countries . 15 States . 60 Cities
I traveled. I learned. I tasted. I loved. I ate way too much. Drank far too often. Cried a ton, but laughed way more.
I took risks. I challenged myself. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone.
Oh, and I got some damn good use out of my selfie stick.
Best of all, I made friends from all over the world that will last a lifetime. I seriously wouldn’t trade them for anything.
Sure the places I went provided the amazing backdrops, but it’s the people in the foreground who made this year incredible.
Not to toot my own horn, but I’m proud of this year and I’d be unbelievably lucky to experience even just one more like it.
I used to think that New Year’s resolutions were silly. Why start being a “better you” just because a new year has started. But if a new year is what we need, why not embrace it? A new year is a brand new open book with hundreds of blank pages. Make this one count. Make all of them count.
2015 helped me realize that life doesn’t have to be mediocre. I don’t have to accept a mundane schedule or a boring routine. Life can be truly magnificent. Brilliant. Sensational.
My 2016 resolution: Don’t settle for anything less than extraordinary.
Don’t hold back. Grasp this moment. Talk to a stranger. Love with all your heart. Do what makes you happy. Get out and see the world. Explore. Taste. Touch. Feel. Don’t be afraid. Put yourself out there. Try something new everyday. Just say yes and live with everything you’ve got.
Bring on 2016! I can’t wait to see what it has in store for all of us!!
*2016 announcement: I think I’m going to give this Vlogging thing a try! I just take too many videos not to.
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to follow along in 2016!
Why was 2015 special to you? What are you proud of?
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I’m really impressed at how much you travelled in 2015, wishing you more of the same in 2016! I don’t have a selfie stick but I have a GoPro extension stick that doubles as one 😉
Thanks Suze! And selfie sticks are the best 😀
You managed to travel so much this year! I’m so jealous at the sheer number of places that you been able to travel to, and I’ve loved reading all about them! I can’t wait to see where 2016 takes you!
Thanks Ashley! 2016 should be another great year! Can’t wait to see what it has in store for all of us!
wow you visited a lot of cities, I hope I visit that many in a year too, & I like all your videos.. inspired me to start taking some!
Videos make great memories 😀
Great video and compilation of all of your travels! Looks like you had an incredible year and I love how you composed everything from the scenic shots to the skydiving experience.
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Thanks Brooke, it took me A LOT of time to get it all right 😀
Wow this is amazing!!! Seriously admire you for the patience you have for making such a video! I actually did Youtube before I started blogging and have to say, blogging is so much less time-consuming, haha! Excited to see more videos from you though and good luck for the YT channel!!
Thanks Van!! In my opinion they’re both pretty time consuming! haha I had no idea you had a Youtube channel! Is it still around?! I’d love to check it out!
Haha no, I deleted all the videos sorry 😀 It wasn’t about travel anyway. I did all those “How to dye your hair pink and stretch your ears” tutorials 😀
WOW! I love this, and what an amazing year you had!! All the best for 2016, Lauren 😀 I’m excited to see you vlogging as I love watching vlogs too.
Thanks Marcella! All the best to you for 2016 as well! Hope I can keep up with the vlogging! It’s so time consuming !
What an amazing year, Lauren!!! All the best for your resolution in 2016 🙂 You can do this!
Thanks Michelle 😀
Very inspirational! I didn’t do to much traveling last year so it is my goal this year to do A LOT! Also I definitely think you should try vlogging, I love watching people live their exciting lives!
Not sure if my life will be TOO exciting moving forward, but I’ll try to give ya some good footage ;D Can’t wait to follow along with your travels!
Wow, you Vlog is amazing! Look forward to seeing more vlogs from you! #TravelTuesday
Thanks so much!! 😀
LOVE this vid! A highlights reel is such a cool way to look at a year. Looking forward to more vlogs from you 🙂
Thanks Jessi! I think it really summed up the year well 😀
I love this!!! You’re such a good video maker! I subscribed to your channel, so I will definitely be looking forward to vlogs now!
Thanks Anna! You’re the sweetest! 😀
Took me forever to find 5 minutes to watch, but it was so fun! I really need to get on vlogging and using my GoPro more often!
Thanks Cat! It really is so fun and watching videos of your adventures brings you right back!! 😀
That sky dive must have been so cold! great video! great blog! glad I found you! xx keep travelling. Kimberley