Thursday, October 28, 2010

21 and Invincible

I'm officially 21. I admit I had been counting down the days for months. 21 seemed so exciting...so different than my young 20 year old self.

I've been 21 for a little over a week. It's a bit odd...I was so excited for this age and now that I can finally claim 21...i just feel old. What age is exciting after 21? None! Dangit!

For my birthday a couple friends and I went to Vegas. It was a BLAST. I even won $60 on the roulette table! (my secret? always bet even....always!)




With the 21 and one week blues, I wanted to reflect a bit on the past year of my life.

One thing I learned...
Life doesn't always go as planned. You can't expect your five year plan to work out exactly as you see it in your mind. People change, you change. It's all for the best though. If it doesn't work out it wasn't meant to be and there is a much better option for you out there. I learned that I have to have faith in destiny. The only thing you can do is be YOURSELF and not change for anyone. That's the only way you'll be happy in life.
Favorite Memory...
My niece Emilee was born. She is such a light in my life. The little thing is so darn cute! I am so glad I have been able to be with her from birth. My sister is such a great mother & amazing role model!

Greatest Accomplishment...
Becoming president of my sorority, Pi Beta Phi. The organization means more to me than I could explain. It has molded me into a woman I am proud of. It has brought the most intelligent, fun, and loyal women into my life. It is an organization that will always be there-through the thick and thin-even after college life.

This is going to be a great year! I am, after all, 21 and invincible.


3 comments:

Michaela said...

Happy Birthday!! I turned 21 in the last week too so I completely understand this post. Hope you had a great time celebrating :)

Lizzie said...

Yay Vegas! I was just there for my 30th. Happy Birthday - it just keeps getting better!

Anonymous said...

Having a 21 year old only daughter means we have been through thick and thin together. The two of us now have "flexibility" and "go with the flow" scarred upon our foreheads. There's no way we're going to screw up the next 21 years. We're prepared for nothing short of happiness, love and success with relationships, careers, and life. Love Mom