YEAR 20 (20 thoughts for 20 years)

Happy Birthday to me!

I have now been on this earth for two decades. There is not much to turning twenty, but I can officially say I am no longer a teenager. It’s still not that exciting…however, I am excited and blessed to make it to my twentieth year on earth.

Last year, I posted 19 things I’ve learned in 19 years.  

This year, I’m going to share 20 thoughts I have about turning twenty. Because yes this birthday does not seem that special but it is kinda a big deal.

1. I’m no longer a teen! I know I said this before but it is just starting to hit me.
2. I never actually thought about becoming the age 20. It is really weird to say at the moment and will take a little getting used to. I’ve had the courtesy of adding -teen to the end of my age for so long!
3. I have one more year of school for life!
4. I also have one more year before I can actually go out with my friends. (They all turn 21 first)
5. Where did the time actually go? Looking back at my cake and seeing the number 20 is mindblowing.
6. I’m an adult-adult, but not an adult-adult. It’s just a weird age to be in the U.S.
7. I’m wondering if year 20 really is the “Golden year”
8. I’ve heard special things about being in your twenties. I’m hoping they are for the most part true.
9. I’ll be getting into my real career soon. This is exciting but also very scary.
10. I’m beyond blessed to have reached this age.
11. I’m losing my mind at the age difference between me and my younger siblings! I’m going to be getting up there when they become teens.
12. In the next few years, life is going to be very different.
13. All the things that I wanted as a teen, will start to come to life in the next few years.
14. I don’t have that much time before I have to figure my whole life out.
15. But that’s okay because I’m surrounded by people that will help me figure it out along the way.
16. I can remember me thinking turning 13 was a big deal AND NOW THIS!
17. I feel like I’m in a way starting fresh this year, I cannot fully explain this but I feel it. I’ve been feeling super emotional about turning 20, I can’t really explain that either.
18. I know I’ll still need to ask my mom how to do things. I’m 20, not 80, I don’t know everything mommy.
19. This is the age I’m leaving behind. I know I’m dramatic but this is so big to me and scary and exciting and a million other adjectives. I am completely overwhelmed with emotion over this simple occasion. I am beyond blessed and thankful for the past 19 years I have had on this earth and cannot wait to see what year 20 brings.
20. Even though I’m excited about my two decades, I’m praying for more years, happiness, and success.

Cheers to turning 20!