It’s been 2 weeks since my birthday, time sure flies. I’m actually not sure how I feel about this year. Frankly speaking, most parts felt like it’s been a huge blur. Possibly the first time in a long time that I didn’t have any plans made. I don’t actually feel like I’ve turned 24. It just feels like another one of those days where things are slightly better, and people around me seem happier.

Same time last year, I wrote a post about turning 23. Some of the thoughts and feelings still stick, but this year, I wanna focus on the parts of being grateful and thankful. Over the past year, things have been changing, mostly for the good. Emotionally, I’ve undoubtedly struggled for a fair bit, constantly being at war with myself. Lately, it’s slightly becoming better, but I guess it’s too early to say for sure. I do hope that it does get better over time.

Now, what did I want to say for my birthday. Have I really turned 24 and am in fact, actually another year closer to #adultlife? I know, I know, 24 is still pretty young, but honestly speaking, I can’t wait to graduate and start working so that I can feel less of a burden to my parents, and really start to repay them for all the financial aid and support they’ve given me over the years. It might take awhile to do so, but at least I’ll start somewhere. What am I thankful about you ask? Well, I made a couple of new friends through the year, and went on little trips out and about the UK. To be able to travel and see different parts of the world while pursuing a degree doing what I’m passionate about is the absolute dream. Who knew all these would happen 2 years ago when I moved to London, all alone and feeling timid about being apart from my family and friends.

Don’t wanna get all sappy, but in a nutshell, I’m happy and I’m incredibly, extremely, utterly thankful. Thankful might just be the most overused word ever on the blog, but that’s as honest a word to be used as I can think of. There’s still loads of things for me to learn as I find my own voice and figure out life being independent and away from home, but i’m grateful that I get to go through this process, with an amazing someone that I very much so love, along with family and friends that love and care for me.

That’s it. I’m 24.
Slightly lost, and not ready to turn 25 yet.