23 things I’ve confirmed in 23 years
I recently celebrated my 23rd birthday– yay!
I’ve always appreciated birthdays because I learned from a young age that if you're not getting older, you’re dead. Insightful, right?
Don’t get me wrong, birthdays are a mixed bag of emotions. It’s another reminder of the separation from your previous you; a leap further into adulthood, old age and stress.
You might even say it’s one step closer to death.
On the contrary, it’s also a lunge further into a new you; a wiser, hotter, more independent you.
Not to mention, you also get to eat cake!
Birthdays happen to be the perfect time to analyze your past and present, and decide where you want to take your future. It’s great advice, so I decided to take the trip down memory lane.
When I took a look back on my past experiences, I decided I needed to shed light on not necessarily 23 things I’ve learned, but 23 things I have confirmed in 23 years of life. Maybe there’s no difference whether these are learned or confirmed, but let’s just let the birthday girl have this win, okay?
23 things I've learned and confirmed in 23 years:
Spiders in your house will forever be scary, but cockroaches are much worse.
Dancing wildly, horribly in the kitchen is a necessity in feeling alive.
Keeping score of who does what chores will always lead to an argument.
Everyone's got nipples, yours look exactly how they’re meant to.
It’s okay if your car and house gets dirty, it means you’re living.
Wear your sunscreen and still have fun in the sun! Your skin will thank you later.
Treat yourself from time to time. Five dollars for a coffee here and there really won’t determine your financial (or lack of) success.
Your feet will always be stinky.
Life would probably be better if you did a yoga or stretch routine everyday. (I’m still unable to commit to this.)
Sunglasses are the best accessory.
The way your body looks really shouldn’t be the most interesting thing about you.
Spending money on visiting friends and family is important! You can always make more money, but the chance to make memories with far away loved ones becomes fewer as we age.
The harder something is, the more memorable it may be.
It’s the little habits that are best for you (think flossing).
Experiences are better when you’re surrounded by people you care about. Go find your people, maybe I’ll see you there.
Everyone is weird and nerdy about something.
Never go anywhere without snacks.
Set boundaries for yourself, but don’t create such a habit that you miss out on experiences. Balance really is key.
Mosquito eaters aren’t the enemy, even though they fly like they could be.
Being an adult means constantly thinking about what you’ll make for dinner.
Pretty much everyone uses the same laundry detergent as their mom.
Wine is not a necessity in life, but it sure does serve a purpose.
No one knows what they’re doing and it’s okay if you don’t either.
