A year ago, I wrote about how much turning twenty one scared me. Twelve months later, I don't feel the same way about turning twenty two. Instead, I feel grateful.
Looking back on my life so far, I have had so many amazing opportunities. I have had the chance to go to an amazing school with an amazing scholarship. I have a wonderful, supportive family. I have a great set of friends. I have found what I love in the world - and that is the best gift I have ever been given by anyone or anything.
Looking ahead, the next year is the scariest one yet. Where am I going to be after I graduate? What is coming for me? For the first time in my twenty two years, I have no real plans. No real future to look forward too. I have no clue what the next twelve months will bring.
And I am so excited. It's going to be the best ride of my life.
So tonight and this weekend I will celebrate. Celebrate being legal. Celebrate being young. Celebrate my friends and my family and the plans I have for now. And celebrate my birthday. Because everyone deserves at least one a day a year to be all about them, regardless of what the next 364 will bring :)
happy birthday girl! rock out this weekend. xx fel
ReplyDeleteFirstly, Happy freaking Birthday!
ReplyDeleteSecondly, as someone turning 23 today, I can tell you 22 was the best year of my life. Old enough to be taken seriously and young enough to enjoy all the freedoms and independence of being a young adult. And I'm thinking 23 will be even better - just remember even if you can't find your dream job after you graduate there are still soon many other great opportunities you can do at that age, especially with a degree (being my traveling self I would like to point out making making/travel opportunities in working holidays and teaching english abroad ;) )
So I hope your optimism and open mind lead you to as many great life changing events as it did mine :)
22 was a really trying year for me. So many highs and so many lows, but it was the year that I learned more about myself than I have in any other year. Plus--- if you're feeling old, 22 made me realize just how young I am :) Good luck this year love! Get excited, because I'm sure it's gonna be one for the record books!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday sweets!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!!! :) :)
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