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We’re halfway through the month of January. And it’s only getting worse. Now, after consuming lots of food to please relatives throughout the Christmas season, we’ve gained all the weight needed to make a new year’s resolution. And of course, everyone has taken to social media to express their hope for the new year. Maybe you’ll find love in 2018. Maybe you’ll finally lose those last staggering few pounds. But, if you’re like me, you’re pretty sure that nothing will change, and you’re expecting 2018 to have similar results as 2017. Which, in my opinion, makes January the most long, dragging month of the year to watch the circus of self improvement. Also, wherever you are in the continental United States, it’s colder, much, much colder. So, …show more content…

The clock strikes 12, and suddenly we feel a bolt of wanting change. Especially for ourselves. And that, my friends, is when the trouble ensues. You’re going to want to go on your instagram. Resist the temptation. Don’t go on your facebook to post about how much you love your new trainer. Resist the temptation. Personally, I made the resolution to be healthier and happier in 2018. Less than sixteen hours later I found myself watching ‘The Lakehouse’ while devouring a Taco Bell burrito. Because let’s be honest, you don’t magically become someone totally different at midnight. You may feel good about those resolutions now, but honey, it can only last so long. You’re probably still going to be single, procrastinating, lazy, and unhealthy by Valentine’s Day, so why lie to yourself. Eat the 70% off Christmas chocolate at …show more content…

I love the snow, and how pretty it is outside, but the temperature is a major buzzkill. Also, why is it only my house that still keeps the Christmas lights up? Besides MLK Jr. Day, we don’t have anything worldwide to celebrate. So guess what old lady that lives across the street, watch my house shine bright like a diamond. I don’t have anything to celebrate until Spring Break. 3. We’re now at an ultimate low in books, music, and movies Because of the Christmas season, everything is scheduled to come out before and on Christmas. So by now, we’ve watched, read, and listened to every source of entertainment that came out. You can only watch the quiet girl from Pitch Perfect 3 reveal that she was possessed by Satan so many times. And listen to Taylor Swift’s Reputation album on replay. January is upon us, and entertainment as we know it has hit a refresh. And not a good one. Unfortunately, we have to wait until summer for everything good in entertainment. 4. Valentine’s Day is the next major holiday (and there’s nothing

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