Happy 24th Earthstrong to Me!
Today is my 24th birthday! I just wanted to share with you all 24 things I've learned in this lifetime! On this special day I thank God for blessing me with another year and I'm thankful for all of the love and birthday wishes! Here are 24 things I know to be true:
1. Always be grateful for what He has given you and what’s to come.
2. It’s okay to have a few mini breakdowns... I totally understand get the 2007 Brittney Spears fiasco now.
3. As often as people say it, everything really does happen for a reason.
4. Adulting sucks.
5. Everything isn’t for you.
6. SPEND THE CASH IF YOU THINK IT’S WORTH IT. While I do believe in budgeting some experiences you can’t put a price on. This is your life and you want to live it with no regrets.
7. Closed mouths don’t get fed.
8. Energy and vibes are major keys.
9. Don’t ignore the signs.
10. Prayer is real and it works.
11. ANYTIME is a good time for a glass of wine.
12. STOP being your hardest critic.
13. There’s nothing wrong with staying in and bingewatching on Netflix.
14. Some days the glass will be half empty and other days the glass will be half full... and that’s okay.
15. Take every broken relationship – platonic or romatic – and learn from it. There’s always something to take away to help you going forward. Turn it into a positive situation!
16. You may not be everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s fine.
17. LISTEN TO YOUR INTUITION.
18. TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL! Whether it’s to the next city, state or country; DO IT. There are always beautiful things to see, amazing people to meet and delicious food to eat.
19. Don’t judge an album by its genre.
20. Do it today. Tomorrow is promised to no one and you could miss your mark. There’s no better time than now.
21. LOVE YOUR SKIN. Wash it, exfoliate it, moisturize it, oil it, loveeee it. You can spend hundreds of dollars on quality makeup but if your skin isn’t taken care of you’re just wasting your money!
22. Love is important. Whether it’s with your boo thang, friend or cousin take time to plant and nurture those relationships.
23. It’s okay to say no to that sweet tooth craving. Your metabolism has slowed down and you know you’re not going to the gym today.
24. Love yourself first. Like J. Cole said, “Love yours.”
Today I turn 24 and I am so blessed to be at the point that I am in my life. I graduated from college almost a year ago and I would’ve never imagined my life to be what it is now and that’s okay. Everything that I have experienced up until this point has made me the woman who I am. And even though I’m still discovering who that may be I can say that the thought of it doesn’t scare me. God has blessed me with this beautiful thing called life and it’s my responsibility to live it. Thank you all for reading this post on my special day and stay blessed! :)