I did not mind 2017, but this past decade has been dull, like always. It is the same, repetitive cycle that recurs over and over and over again. Frankly, I have been tolerant, but I could never grow content with that same bland cycle, and still, I cannot. There were some remarkable stories released within this past year, though I cannot offer the same admiration for previous years (with a couple of decent stories here and there). As for American politics, they have become quite the circus, though at the same time, I somewhat appreciate the change -- it breaks the previous cycle to an extent.