today is my birthday. i realise i've wrote a couple of posts now about this, but hey, i'm nostalgic at the best of times. the weekend involved bailing friends, way too many drinks and me falling backwards off a platform/ stage thing while dancing and in turn being mildly concussed. all in all it was an okay night i suppose, once i got over the disappointment of certain 'friends' not showing up.
i thought i'd take a moment to reflect on the year that was spent being twenty-one, an age that is often considered a prime year in one's early adulthood. for me, twenty-one represented:
a severe descent into depression
dramatic weight loss as a result of the above
the development of a drinking problem
an on again, off again relationship
a major shift in friendships
a better appreciation for my family
a growth within myself
a more clarified sense of personal beliefs, morals and goals
i like to think that for all the negative experiences i've had over the last year, i am now a better, wiser, stronger, more secure within myself person because of it.
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteFriends come and go but family are the ones that stay forever. Cherish them!
thanks darl :)
ReplyDeleteyes, you are exactly right! xx
Happy (Belated) Birthday! :)
ReplyDeleteI am all too familiar with what you're going through right now. My advice is just to give more time to yourself and spend more time with your family. Also, keep looking forward and don't look back.
It's easier said than done but take each day as it comes with small steps.