The year 2016 has been unpredictable with a great many happenings in my life. While the world as a whole had a questionable year that revealed further instances of hate, intolerance, and ignorance, my year has been positive.
I lived in three different places this year. There was an apartment, a rented house, and now a house I can call my own. I proposed to my girlfriend. We set a date. I started a new job back in August. I remind myself that I was a late bloomer in terms of life progressions. 2016 has been my year of playing catch-up.
In spite of the usual bullshit going on in the world, I'm happy about my own life. I don't know what 2017 will hold for me. All I know for certain is the wedding in October. Otherwise, I'm sort of in the dark. I don't mind because I'm with my wife-to-be, we're building a life together, and my career is reaching new heights.
I've started working on the next novel. As mentioned before, it will center on my literary alter ego, Kai. The novel will reflect my current state of mind and position in life. Although the writing doesn't completely mirror my own life, both share plenty of commonalities.
To put it simply, life is good. I'm staying positive. There are enough rights in the world that make up for the wrongs. I live by a simply rule: just be nice to people. Don't let personal differences cause contention. We're all human. We bleed, we sweat, we cry, and we die.
Until next time, walk on.
