December 31, 2015:

In 2016 I am going to finally quit this job because I hate it and I am going to do what I love.

I am going save up some money and take my family on a great vacation.

2016 is going to be the year that I start my business.

I am going to buy my dream house next year!

I will not be living paycheck to paycheck in 2016.

How did 2016 go for you fina...

Don't worry about it. It will be fine.

Trust me. I will get to it.

Stop stressing. It is not that serious.

I will get to it when I get to it.

Next year will be a better year for me to try that.

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