Have you ever felt like you needed a day to take it all in? Today is definitely that day for me. I'm not in a negative head space or anything, I just haven't had to time to absorb all that has happened over the course of the past few weeks. There has been the launch of my best friend and I's podcast, an offer for our own slot on a radio station, and my 26th birthday.
I have entered my late twenties, and life is a little different than what I imagined it would be. When I was 18, I envisioned myself already graduated from college and entering into the corporate world. I'd have a beaux that I was madly in love with on our way to marriage and starting a family. I also figured I'd own my own gallery by now, but fortunately life hasn't panned out that way. Yes, I said fortunately. Fresh out of high school, the statement "late twenties" just sounds so old, but in retrospect I'm not old at all. Life has really just begun for me.
I will have a degree this time next year, I am finally getting myself together financially and wrapping my head around paying bills responsibly, and not trying to keep up with the Jones'. I know that having those beautiful $150 heeled peep toe booties perched in the Aldo display window is less important that making sure my future is secured. I mean, and where would I even show them off? I'm barely on the club scene and heels aren't apart of my day to day, although I sneak them in once in a while.
As far as even the thought of having kids and being married right now. *deep sigh of relief* I love my ME time anytime I can get it. Although the thought of having my own family runs across my mind, realistically, I'm not ready and I'm enjoying the freedom and opportunities life has and is still offering me. I don't think I'd be able to fully commit to my projects and give my family the attention and love they deserve. So I can just save that lovely thought for a later date.
At the end of the day, I am glad that life has brought me where I am today. Some people don't live to see age 26 and I thank God that I have been blessed enough to have the opportunity to do so with minor struggle. There is so much more life for me to live. I have grown into a beautiful young woman who still has a lot to learn and I can't wait to explore the road God has paved out in front of me. Wisdom is never given in a hurry so I'd rather count my blessings and enjoy the ride.
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