A lot can happen in a year. On the 18th of December of last year I can honestly say I was lost as ever; I had a job I hated but no idea what I actually wanted to do. I regretted not having a hobby aside from binge drinking on the weekends. I was broke AF and though I didn’t always act like it, I was scared and lonely.
Didn’t have much hopes for 23. 22 had been a year of change and accepting the adult life I had to face for the rest of eternity. So what else would be new by age 23? Apparently, a lot was about to happen.
I jumped at an opportunity of a dream job, doing what I loved the most, making more money and (hopefully) changing the world. That quickly came to an end. Within 6 months I was without a job, in the middle of the summer and with 2 trips already booked. Somewhere in between I met someone who taught me that although your whole world might be falling apart, when they’re there, it’s all somehow better. Way better.
Life was kind enough to fix my situation, and make me jump even higher. Within 2 weeks I was offered a position at an amazing company. I travelled and had my #jetsettingJuly. I fell in love with a paradise island; I quickly learned it doesn’t matter where you are but who you are with. I came home happier than ever.
People left me at 23. But better people came along, and even better people stuck around. I learned to be happy with what I have, while always striving to be better. I learned to appreciate those who appreciate me and treat me well. I learned to push away the people that needed to be shunned. I learned to be confident and proud of who I am, and how to tell those that don’t like it to royally f… off.
I am slowly but surely building the idea of what I want my future to be like. I’ve learned that I’m only better because of the people that surround me. I have come to realize that those who have helped me along the way are who truly matter. I’ve learned that love is the most powerful feeling that can fuel your life and it’s the only thing that can change things for the best. I have come to appreciate true friendships more than ever.
Who new 23 was going to be this eye opening and good to me?!
Now, it’s on to 24! Couldn’t be more excited.
I’ve started to set the foundations for what I want for the next few years. I am thankful for every single one of you that continues to be a pillar of strength and love in my life. Thank you, Winnie (Elsa) for always being a text/instagram/Snapchat away. I thank God for showing me what true love is. I thank my family for being there through thick and thin. I thank Javi for giving me the best 6 months I’ve ever had. I’m thankful to be able to wake up on this day and have more than anyone could ever need.
And I can hardly wait for what’s to come...
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