21 Things I've Learned in 21 Years!

On October 10th of 1994 I was born and just three days ago I turned 21! I'll be making a post about my actual birthday festivities but I thought I would share some things I've learned in these 21 years of living! As each year passes (so quickly), I find myself thinking about lessons  I've learned in the pass year and all the memories I have made. With that said, here are the 21 things I have learned.

1. If you want it, go for it & don't let anyone stop you (except for maybe God lol)
2. Love yourself first, always.
3. Never put your happiness in someone else's hands, you will be disappointed.
4. Don't take people for granted & never forget those who are there for you.
5. Although it's okay to recognize when it's time to let certain people out of your life.
6. Take mental health/personal days. You need time by yourself.
7. Be nice to everyone you meet. Everyone is fighting their own battles & you don't want to be the person that pushes them over their edge.
8. It's okay to not know what you want.
9. Make your friends and family priority in your life.
10. Put down technology and enjoy the world around you.
11. Little actions go a long way.
12. Take care of your body, you only get one.
13. Spread love, not hate. No one likes a bully.
14. Offer help to those who can benefit from it.
15. Time doesn't define friendship.
16. Don't let go of your imagination just because you become an adult, it's an important part of who you are.
17. You have to drink water everyday.
18. Budget your money. Your wallet will thank you later.
19. Times are tough but the support around you is much stronger.
20. Trust your intuition. if something doesn't feel right, it usually isn't.
21. 21 years goes by so fast. So make the most of your life.

I can't wait to see what I learn in this next year!

Until next time..

Letter to myself in 10 years

In a few days I will be 20 so just thinking about being 30 in 10 years is crazy to me. I can't even imagine the kind of life I will be living at that age. If I had to write myself a letter at 30 then I guess it would go like this... Dear Self (10 years from now),            I would first like to say congratulations on making it to 30! (In 2 days to be exact.. sooo HAPPY EARLY BIRTHDAY! Hopefully by now you've succeeded in starting your own photography business or at least working on it. You may or may not have a family by now depending on how much you've been working and that's okay if you don't! I hope you've decided to not cut your hair short ever again. That's one experience you definitely need to leave in the past! Now, 30 seems so far and so close at the same time. It also seems old.. but in reality it's not old at all. Honestly, all I have to say to you is that you're loved by friends and family (never forget that please), you're a hard worker (always have been, always will be so keep it pushing), you're beautiful no matter what anyone has told you within the past 10 years, you are talented and you have a purpose in this world so continue to strive for the things you want and please follow your heart. I love you self and I am proud of you (hopefully *insert crying laughing emoji here). Love always, Self :) ps; here's some pictures to remind you how silly and fun you were at (almost) 20 ;)    

 

  

   What things would you tell yourself 10 years from now?Would you give yourself any advice?

Until next time..