quarter century, kid.

Dear me,

It’s 7:15am, Friday January 15^th. Why in the world am I up right now!? My boss gave me off for my birthday; I should be sleeping in my bed like an infant. But no, of course not. Instead I’m writing a letter to myself.

24, you were pretty cool.

Traveled the world and went island hopping in Greece for two weeks. Started a lifestyle blog (who knew I could write and take awesome pics?!). Joined a volunteer group, it feels so good to give back. Became so unbelievably close with my sister Jenna that sometimes I have to do a double take and make sure I secretly wasn’t cloned in my sleep. Found my best friend, my soul mate, Karena- she is my ROCK! Discovered my passions, my hobbies and found myself.

Twenty- five, Adele. Can you believe it ? Why is this age so significant? Why is it important- like 21 or 30 or 16? It’s a milestone year, that’s for sure. But why?

After talking to daddy right before bed last night the last thing he said was “ your life just begins, adele… this is just the beginning” {along with I love you with all my heart- ahhhh he is such a mush I cant take it}. I paused in silence and thought to my self  ‘just the beginning huh’?

 So you’re telling me everything I’ve been through the last 25 years wasn’t even half of it?

So breaking my leg in half at 18 months, not a big deal. Screaming and fighting with my sister for 3 year straight, totally normal. Failing a high school chemistry exam, who cares. Having my heart broken into a million pieces and being sick to my stomach for over a year, not important. Loosing everything during hurricane Sandy, this is life. Working until 12am and crying at my desk, so what. Wasting two hours on a horrible date, in reality what’s two hours? Feeling guilty about skipping the gym to sleep in for an extra hour, one gym session wont make me a super model.

Throughout our lives, we make decisions for unknown reasons, or reasons we won't admit to ourselves at the time. These decisions lead us down new paths, take us to new places, places where we meet new people and suddenly, our world changes. Changes for the better. One decision leads into the next, and our life unfolds before us. Most days we are so caught up in day-to-day life that we don't stop to think about the simple things.

This world is one crazy place. But I have never been more ready to conquer it. I am oh so ready for you, 25. This is my year. I’m ready to take risks, explore the world, and be the best me. So bring it on, I’m ready for you!

xo,

adele