My 21st birthday is
quickly approaching and it’s extremely weird to say the least. Where has the time
gone? Seriously?! Just yesterday I remember elementary school, cheerleading in
middle school, and the difficulty of high school. College has by far been the
greatest years of my life, I’m finally coming into my own, have found amazing
friendships, and have grown my relationships within my family in an amazing
way. The older you get, clearly you get more mature [well let’s at least hope
so for some of us] but I know I’ve definitely changed even in the time between
high school and college. College has definitely made me a better person, and I
have my sorority to thank for a lot of it.
I want to
take the opportunity to name everything that I’m grateful for since I have a
newfound love for self reflection and what better time to do it than
approaching my 21st?
I’m first
and foremost thankful for my family, my brothers, my parents, and my dogs. I’m
so blessed to have such a close-knit family where we can laugh about anything
and everything. I’m lucky to live where I live, have what I have, and most of
all have caring family members that I can rely on for everything. My
relationships with family have gotten nothing but stronger, and for those of
you out there having rough patches with parents or siblings, time is your
friend. As you mature and grow so does everyone else, and college definitely
helps you appreciate family and the moments you spend together so much more.
I’m
thankful and appreciative of my friendships. Those before and after college,
I’ve had amazing memories and experiences with them. From travelling to Europe,
to Disney, and just stupid silly road trips we’ve gone on has made me so happy.
I’m happy that I’ve stayed friends with those who meant the most to me before
college, and I’m appreciative of the friendships I’ve rekindled or come in
contact with again even if they’re not exactly the same as they were before,
I’m still grateful for the friendship.
I cannot be
more grateful for my sorority sisters, and the love and craziness that they bring
into my life. My big is my best friend, I have amazing rosebuds, and the best
friends I could ever ask for. I know that whenever there’s someone I need I
call or text them first and they’re always there to help me or to simply just
hang out and eat Chinese. I’m also grateful for the opportunities it’s provided
me with, to take on positions such as PR Chair, and to get more involved in
community service than I ever have before.
I’m
grateful for my roommate. We’ve never been close before this year, but it’s
safe to say that she’s one of my best friends and an amazing sorority sister.
Our friendship is one that I appreciate because we can be our truest selves, we
act like complete idiots and have the greatest heart to hearts I could ever ask
for. She’s always there for me and a great person to annoy haha. We’ve grown so
close and I couldn’t be more grateful.
I’m
grateful for the opportunities that have arisen for me, like starting a blog
that has quickly become successful, becoming a writer on Sorority Girl
Thoughts, and putting myself out there in the performing world. I’m so grateful
to have finally found where I want my life to go as far as career path, and am
proud of myself for rolling with the punches. All my life I thought I would go
into one specific career but I’m proud of myself for realizing that maybe what
I want to do is something else and becoming okay with it. I’m excited to
realize that I want to go in a journalism, magazine, writing route and I’m
proud of myself for figuring it out. I’ve performed recently for the first time
in a while too, in a cabaret which would have never been an opportunity without
my sorority so I am so excited to have pushed myself to perform and sing again.
Lastly,
even though there are so many things I am grateful for and could go on and on,
I’m thankful for school. Although the work and classes are a hassle, it has
brought me closer to my career, to new friendships, and an organization that I
could never see my life without. College has brought me so much happiness and
I’m happy I was able to adjust and enjoy it.
As 21
approaches I’m scared but excited. Life has so much more to offer but I’m
extremely grateful to have had the experiences I’ve had since they’ve shaped me
into my [quickly approaching] 21 year old self. It’s ok to look forward, and I
know so many people can’t wait to turn 21 but I’m okay with enjoying life as it
comes and not worrying about the next best thing.
Goodbye 20
year old me it’s been great, and I welcome 21 year old me with an open mind and
heart.
