Since my last post – which was back when dinosaurs were
still roaming – I have turned the ripe old age of 20. Entering my third decade
of life felt like a momentous milestone, and one that felt like it needed to be
documented...five months after the event...
Despite my inadequacy in actually physically writing this
list, it is a list that has been floating around in my head for a very long
time now. Leading up to my 20th birthday at the end of February I
was surprised by how much I felt like I really had reached a significant
moment, the closing of one chapter and the beginning of the next.
Whilst there are things in my teenage years that I probably
would go back and change – people who say they wouldn't are lying – I was truly
amazed and almost comforted by the closure that I felt in knowing that I had had
a fulfilled existence as a teenager in this world. And therefore the prospect of
entering my 20s was not as terrifying as I had anticipated. This being said I
am still coming to terms with the continuous realisation that I am an adult,
with adult responsibilities and problems, and that Arthur can’t really be my
favourite TV show anymore!
This is a list of things that I thought I would share about
the life lessons and truth I have learnt and experienced in my 20 years so far.
This is by no means extensive, nor does it mean that in turning 20 I have
become some kind of life guru. Just that I feel slightly closer to becoming one
;)
So without further ado here are the 20 Things I've Learnt
Turning 20:
Say yes to opportunities
Being hard working is not uncool
Take time for yourself
Enjoy being young
Increasing responsibility doesn't have to equal scary and boring
People won’t be in your life forever
Old friends are sometimes the best friends
People progress at different stages
Things don’t always work out how you plan, but usually do
work out eventually
If something sucks it won’t last forever
There are people who you cannot get on with, and that’s okay
Nothing is worse than regrets
FOMO is real and deadly, and learning to overcome it is a true skill
Independence is a very attractive quality
Book smart is important but street smart gets you a long way
too
You don’t have to wear makeup everyday
Pushing yourself is scary but the rewards are worth it
To love tea and tequila equally
Parents can be best friends
Being a teenager is amazing and you will only have the
opportunity to be there once, so treasure it, it’s precious
A few throwback photos from my birthday - firstly I took the bold move and had over 12 inches cut off my hair, a decision I couldn't have been happier about. Secondly my amazing birthday cake that my best friends surprised me with, which tasted as incredible as it looked
As I said this list is just one girl's take, and I am fully aware that I have a lot more to learn. I am excited to be in this new chapter in my life, to see what the next decade has in store. It is crazy to think of the person I was ten years ago, and even more crazy to imagine what kind of person I will be in ten years time!
I look forward to documenting my life here, and I hope you are looking forward to sharing it with me. Thank you all for reading, and until next time,
B xx
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