22

Seeing as this is my last week of being 22, I thought I would write down some things I learnt this past year.

1. Taylor Swift really sums it up best- 'we're happy free confused and lonely at the same time'
2. Never take your family and friends for granted, they are one in a million
3. Start believing in yourself more
4. Fear is only in your head, the only person stopping you from doing something is yourself.
5. Say what you feel and what you think, you only ever regret the things you never said
6. It's okay to be sad
7. It's okay to be happy- basically, you do you
8. Travel more and travel frequently
9. Keep on taking risks, they will pay off
10. Work hard and you will reap the benefits
11. But sometimes, give yourself rest days - you can only do so much
12. Eat a bit healthier, your metabolism will slow down
13. Always look on the bright side of life- there's always a positive
14. Ask for help sometimes, you don't have to always struggle on your own
15. Treasure the simple days, the simplicity of life
16. Everyone is struggling too, you're not alone with that
17. No one is perfect and no one is happy with themselves
18. Make new friends- some of them will become ones you keep for life
19. You can enjoy being single and independent, but also want to be in a relationship too
20. Laugh as loud as you can and whenever you can
21. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
22. There's so much more to learn.

 This past year has certainly been eye opening, I'm looking forward to seeing what the next year will bring me. I hope to learn more and become a better person, bring it on!

-Sophia x