Oh my gosh. I can’t believe it. I’m only a few days away from turning 25 years old. It seems like such a huge number, and when you think about it, it really is. 25 is most definitely a milestone year (and it’s also another year closer to nearing 30…WTH?!)
It’s hard to believe how fast time flies. I swear I was just 22 years old, living my best life down at Illinois State University, just about ready to graduate college and start my career in PR and advertising.
It’s crazy to me how much my life has changed in just the last few years. And it’s even crazier for me to think about where I’ll be in the next coming years, who I’ll meet and all that I have yet to experience.
But one thing’s for sure- and it’s something I’ve always said- my twenties are a time for tremendous growth, living for myself and living in the moment.
Go on that Tuesday night date, say yes to spontaneous concerts, kiss who you want, stop giving a fuck about who does or doesn’t like you, stop caring about what other people are going to say or think of you.
It’s a mindset that’s taken me years to get to, but god damn am I glad I finally got here.
So for my 25th birthday, I thought I’d take a look back at my 25th year of living and reflect on what I’ve learned and what I’d like to work on this next year.
Nothing Makes Me Happier Than Being Surrounded by My Favorite People
There’s literally nothing better than being surrounded by friends that make you laugh until you cry. Those friends who have such a deep and genuine connection with you that they can tell exactly how you’re feeling, just from a glance at you. Most of us are fortunate to have just one person like that in our lives, but I’m fortunate to have a handful scattered two minutes away from me, two hours away from me and even half way across the country from me.
And so, I guess what I’m trying to say by this is that I’m finding I don’t need much to make myself happy- as long as my favorite people are there.
I Can’t Do Everything by Myself
I’ve always been someone who likes my personal space and likes to do things on my own, I guess there’s no surprise there since I’ve been single my whole life and never been in one of those codependent clingy relationships… yuck. Hahaha, if that doesn’t tell you how I really feel.
Anyways, especially within this last year, I’ve realized just how important having a strong support system is. And as much as I want to act like me being alone doesn’t bother me, sometimes it kind of does- I really hope I’m not meant to do this life alone.
My hope for this next year is that I find that special someone, because as much as I hate to admit it, I can’t do everything by myself.
Don’t Let Your Plans Get Too Specific
Now I’m not saying you shouldn’t set goals for yourself, but if you let those goals get too specific, you’ll find yourself disappointed. I know plenty of girls, myself included who have set these plans for themselves- wanting to be married by age 29/30, engaged for one year, dating for at least two years, so on and so fourth and so honestly… with that plan, I’d need to have started like yesterday. No pressure!
Your twenties are about growth and experience. I’d hate to be that person who rushes into something just because they’re scared of being alone or feeling like the clock is ticking on an unrealistic timeline.
Things Change and You Change
Like I said earlier, it’s crazy to me how much my life has changed in just the last few years. Hell, it’s even crazy how much has changed in my life in the last 5 months.
I have no idea at all where I’ll be in the next coming years, but I do know that I’ll continue to grow for the better.
I’m excited to see where this life takes me and embrace all the change that comes along with it.
-Your now another year older and wiser, Basic Blonde
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