Resolutions.

When it comes to the beginning of a new year we all bring ourselves together to celebrate the previous 12 months. The good times the year held, the memories we made, the topics we laughed over, the accomplishments we made, the goals we created and even the moments that took our breath away. We celebrate with the clink of champagne glasses, loud noise makers, watching the annual ball drop in New York City, kissing that one special person at midnight or my favorite memory sledding down our icy hill outside at our cabin with my cute Mom and my Aunt Sheri. Either way it is a night of celebration with friends, family and loved ones. 

A new year is a new beginning. It is a whole new year to continue in the direction you are already headed or to turn and create a new direction. Many people find themselves setting the same new years resolutions, in hopes to actually accomplish it this year. Mine has always been the same, to get in better shape. I cant say I failed each year, but I stayed the same. Which I have no reason to complain, but I got to thinking when that clocked ticked down and I was still finishing up our two show day. My year has been insane. 

Two years ago if you told I was going to travel the United States and seven cities outside the United States, I would have laughed and called you crazy. Well... here I am a year in a half later telling you it’s true. I have seen over 43 cities in the United States and over 4 cities in British Columbia and Mexico. I cant believe how much I have seen and what I have experienced. Disney On Ice has been a true blessing in my life. It forced me to see the big picture and to grow up very quickly. I was very closed minded before tour and I am thankful I have had this opportunity to open my mind and see the world with a different outlook. 

For those of you who know me... I am an organized perfectionist. I consider it a complement. haha If I knew that I was going to be living out of two suitcases each at 50 lbs, jumping in and out of taxis to get to places I wanted to go, living in hotel rooms, cooking my meals in a bathroom, traveling with a group over 70 people, working and performing long hard hours; you would probably think to yourself that kind of work is not for Kylee. Well, not only did I prove myself wrong, but I probably proved you wrong as well. Maybe just a little? 

So yes, this year has been more than eventful and it can only make me think of this next year. I hope for more adventure, which will continue with about 30 more cities in the United States, including Salt Lake City. I know be excited. But I want the adventure to continue when I return home. With that being my career in coaching or settling with a major in journalism and broadcasting. One thing I want the most out of this year is to be happy, but I not only wish this upon myself, but for my friends and family too. 

You can set a resolution to get in better shape, to find a new job, to continue with school  and get better grades, to start a family, to stay organized (mom that one is for you), to find an adventure, to move away from home, but what is all of this doing? They are things to make you happy. Be self centered when it comes to your resolution this year because it is your happiness that keeps this world going round. It doesn’t matter if people don’t agree with your resolution because if they don’t support you in your decision then they clearly don’t matter in your life. Live the life you want to live, by the rules you want to create and by the people who surround you for YOU. 

I know how it feels to be judged and to have loved ones not agree with the decisions you make in life, but when it comes down to it all... I make my decisions for myself and for my happiness. If I listened to everyone who doubted me in the beginning I wouldn’t be where I am today; traveling, happy, excited about life and in love.

To everyone who stuck by my side, I hope this year you focus on your happiness and the people you love. 

I look forward to this next year and the challenges it brings. I feel I can take on anything if I just continue to set my heart and soul on it. 

I wish you all a Happy New Year full of blessings, love and happiness. 

Those who mind don't matter & those who matter don't mind.