Something changed within myself when I turned 25. I have been trying to put my finger on what exactly for the past 8 months. In the simplest of terms 25 has been a year of discovery. 25 is the year that I will look back on for the rest of my life as a symbol. It is the year that I have learned the most about myself thus far.
I learned to be comfortable and PROUD of being a woman. Do you know how badass we are as females?!
I learned that I love getting my nails done and wearing lipstick. Nails and lips are just natural accessories in my opinion.
I learned that my days of staying out late and drinking are long gone. Have you tried living through a hang over lately? Yeah, it is the pits and SO not worth it.
I learned that I really don’t mind waking up early even though I still like my slow starting mornings.
I learned that iced coffee is a necessity-daily-and I’ve got no shame admitting that.
I learned that it is inevitable that I will get teary eyed, or even completely let the tears flow, over a great TV show, movie or book.
I learned that girl friends are also soul mates and text messages are essential for any long distance soulmateship. (I like that. can I coin that word?)
I learned that wine and tacos are terrific period remedies. And I mean one WHOLE bottle.
I learned that my art matters and to be proud and confident are essential keys in creating more.
I learned to love myself from my head to my toes.
I learned that I love wearing hats and pairing together new outfits from old clothes.
I learned that boots are my favorite footwear.
I learned that I hate carrying a purse; but do it anyway because how else am I going to carry around everything that I seem to think I need on a daily basis?
I learned to feel even more comfortable having time to myself. Shout out to all the introverts!
I learned that journaling is an essential part of my creative and emotional process.
I learned to challenge myself on a daily basis…or weekly, if I’m being completely honest, because somedays I just don’t feel like it. (Revert back to wine and tacos on those days.)
I learned that friends become family and family is forever. Forever? forever, ever.
I learned that I love romance in the simplest of forms. I deserve to be spoiled and it’s okay to admit it!
I learned that browsing through a book or record store makes for the perfect day.
I learned that I am too selfish and spontaneous to ever want kids in the near future…or ever. Who knows? I am still learning!
I learned that forgiveness is one of the hardest and most honest forms of loving someone.
I learned that I LOVE brunch. Like, I would have brunch everyday. Please.
I learned that nostalgia is a beautiful and heartbreaking thing and I will forever miss only being a 7 minute drive from my very best friends.
I learned that I need to be in front of the camera MORE even though I really love being behind it a lot of the time.
I learned to accept any challenge that is thrown my way. I may not like it or be ready for it, but I sure as hell can WILL overcome it.
I’m still a work in progress and who knows that else I will learn. After writing this I feel like I just caught up with an old friend. I’ve missed you guys. I hope you enjoy.
Stay grateful,
KP
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