24.
Twenty-four.
That doesn't sound right.
But it is.
I am 24 years old today. And like on every birthday I do in fact feel older. It's weird.
I've been showered with many greetings of "happy birthday" through cyberspace, text, and phone calls and I've felt very loved. Thank you to each of you who took the time to make me feel a little extra loved today.
Here are some highlights of the past day and a half:
23 was a pretty big year for me, and in all honesty, it's going to be hard to top. But I know good things are in store for year 24 (still sounds weird...)
I saw this on another blog once and thought I try it out for my birthday this year:
24 Things for the Start of 24
Three books that helped shape me:
Harry Potter Series (but really...)
These Is My Words
Book of Mormon
Harry Potter Series (but really...)
These Is My Words
Book of Mormon
Seven Things I have Learned:
Second, third, and sometimes fourth chances aren't always a bad thing.
Be more kind than you feel at any given moment.
Dancing it out helps clear your head.
You can't change people. And that's okay.
Crying doesn't mean you're weak.
Don't over plan your life. Leave room for the unexpected. (I'm still learning this)
Gratitude is an instant quick fix to a bad mood.
Two things I wish I could relive:
The entire summer - including going to China last May
Christmas Eve and Day
Second, third, and sometimes fourth chances aren't always a bad thing.
Be more kind than you feel at any given moment.
Dancing it out helps clear your head.
You can't change people. And that's okay.
Crying doesn't mean you're weak.
Don't over plan your life. Leave room for the unexpected. (I'm still learning this)
Gratitude is an instant quick fix to a bad mood.
Two things I wish I could relive:
The entire summer - including going to China last May
Christmas Eve and Day
Three things I wish I could do, but might never happen:
Write my own music and record a CD
Go to Europe for a summer. Or any time at all.
Get a Masters Degree.
Mumford & Sons
My grandparents
Write my own music and record a CD
Go to Europe for a summer. Or any time at all.
Get a Masters Degree.
Two things that, guaranteed, make my day better:
Receiving a letter or note from a friendMumford & Sons
Three things that inspire me:
My friends. Good ideas and good adviceMy grandparents
Music (how's that for specific?)
Three things that mean everything to me:
Family
The Temple
Spending quality time with the people I care about most
One thing I want to change before 25:
I want to be better at telling and showing others that I love them without being afraid of the consequences.
I have so much to catch up on this blog and in my own journals. It has been an eventful two months. Where did the time go? Lots to think about and to look forward to!
I want to be better at telling and showing others that I love them without being afraid of the consequences.
I have so much to catch up on this blog and in my own journals. It has been an eventful two months. Where did the time go? Lots to think about and to look forward to!
