What I Learned at 22
As you all are reading this, it is my 23rd birthday! This year has been absolutely crazy and definitely not what I expected to come from it, but I've loved everything about it and wouldn't change anything (except maybe the global pandemic part...). I always love to reflect on the past year and see how I've changed. Each year I feel like I'm growing more and more into myself and I genuinely really like who I'm becoming. So here are just a few things that I've learned in the past year, and I can't wait to see what 23 will bring!
MAN PLANS, GOD LAUGHS // I've really learned the truth of this in the past year. I did not see myself taking an unpaid internship after graduating from college. But that internship opened so many doors for me. It gave me incredible experience, taught me what I wanted in the future, introduced me to one of my best friends, and gives me great volunteering opportunities. I also took my first adult job at the same place where my mom works. Again, I've always said I didn't want to work where she did, but I'm so glad that I do and I'm loving what I'm doing. I'm also planning on getting my Master's Degree, whereas a year ago I said I was done with school. Plans can truly change in a second, but I have been steered in a much better direction than where I originally wanted to go.
PROGRESS IS NOT IMMEDIATE // I'm an incredibly impatient person. When I make a change or when I want something, I want it now. I know that's definitely not the best way to go about things, but this past year (and especially the past few months) have taught me that changes really take work and consistency. I tend to give up when I get frustrated and don't see results with a project, or even my mental and physical health. But right now, with nothing else to do besides work on myself and my passions and my job, I feel like I'm in one of the best places in my life since I graduated from college.
REMEMBER WHO YOUR REAL FRIENDS // I went to an out of state university, so most of my friends don't live near me and it's been hard to see them. Because of this, its been easier for me to see who has really been my true friends and who was a convenient friend. There are even some friends from my hometown who, now that I'm back haven't reached out or I've grown apart from. And I'm honestly okay with that. I'm happy with the circle of people that I have in my life and feel like I'm finally at a stage in my life where I can't deal with drama in my life. And some people truly bring drama with them wherever they go. And it's okay to not want to be a part of that anymore! Do what is best for you and include people in your life that are the best for you.
These are the three biggest lessons I have learned in the past year and am ready to take with me into the next one. Here's to 23!
xoxo, Hannah
MAN PLANS, GOD LAUGHS // I've really learned the truth of this in the past year. I did not see myself taking an unpaid internship after graduating from college. But that internship opened so many doors for me. It gave me incredible experience, taught me what I wanted in the future, introduced me to one of my best friends, and gives me great volunteering opportunities. I also took my first adult job at the same place where my mom works. Again, I've always said I didn't want to work where she did, but I'm so glad that I do and I'm loving what I'm doing. I'm also planning on getting my Master's Degree, whereas a year ago I said I was done with school. Plans can truly change in a second, but I have been steered in a much better direction than where I originally wanted to go.
PROGRESS IS NOT IMMEDIATE // I'm an incredibly impatient person. When I make a change or when I want something, I want it now. I know that's definitely not the best way to go about things, but this past year (and especially the past few months) have taught me that changes really take work and consistency. I tend to give up when I get frustrated and don't see results with a project, or even my mental and physical health. But right now, with nothing else to do besides work on myself and my passions and my job, I feel like I'm in one of the best places in my life since I graduated from college.
REMEMBER WHO YOUR REAL FRIENDS // I went to an out of state university, so most of my friends don't live near me and it's been hard to see them. Because of this, its been easier for me to see who has really been my true friends and who was a convenient friend. There are even some friends from my hometown who, now that I'm back haven't reached out or I've grown apart from. And I'm honestly okay with that. I'm happy with the circle of people that I have in my life and feel like I'm finally at a stage in my life where I can't deal with drama in my life. And some people truly bring drama with them wherever they go. And it's okay to not want to be a part of that anymore! Do what is best for you and include people in your life that are the best for you.
These are the three biggest lessons I have learned in the past year and am ready to take with me into the next one. Here's to 23!
xoxo, Hannah
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