1. I get to think of all the ways next year will be cooler.

2. I get to spend time with people who are important to me.

3. They watch me shovel twelve grapes into my mouth in ten seconds.

4. I write letters to the world and then send them off.

5. Everything feels brand new and special.

6. I can’t stop smiling.

7. I know the first week back to work will be filled with nothing but children telling me it’s the wrong year every day.

8. I get a chance to look back at myself and feel proud of my changes.

9. I get cheesecake.

10. I have a really good reason to make a million to-do lists.

11. The last ten seconds makes me feel like I’m seven again.

12. I don’t have to remember to change the year when I queue a post.

13. I get to use my new planner.

14. I feel God everywhere.

15. I’m reminded that people are good inside, and they’re worth keeping.