23 on my 23rd
23 things I’ve
learned:
1. When in doubt,
watch a Parks & Rec episode.
2. Move to a place
that always felt right and what do you know, it feels like home.
3. If you follow God’s
plan everything works out perfectly.
4. True friendships
make themselves known and stick around.
5. “Don’t be scared to
walk alone. Don’t be scared to like it.” –John Mayer
6. Go listen to that
band, eat at that restaurant or see that movie even if no one else wants to go
with you. Don’t wait around.
7. EXPLORE.
8. Facetime is almost
always better than texting.
9. Find a church and
belong there.
10. Appreciate the
belly laughs, tears and uncertainty and hold on.
11. Realize that this
time in your life is FUN. Treat it as such.
12. Grad school is
hard but worth it. You could meet the greatest people.
13. A long walk is
incredibly therapeutic. So put on those headphones and sneakers and get
walkin’.
14. Find a form of
exercise that works for YOU and YOUR body.
15. Listen more in
conversations. Silence isn’t a death sentence. It’s actually where all the good
stuff happens.
16. Pray constantly.
Pray as you walk down the street, before bed, in the car, always.
17. City living is a
blast and every time you drive into Portland or walk around you’ll feel a sense
of peace.
18. It’s ok to get
giddy and maybe get TOO excited about something. You’re allowed to be happy.
19. You have the best
support system.
20. This past year was
hard but you would never take any of it back. Hard times make for stronger
hearts.
21. Send the note,
help people feel known and extend grace especially when it’s difficult.
22. My life has been
one fairly consistent timeline and now’s the time to throw the plan out the
window and wait for God to say what’s next.
23.Dance like Drake,
sing like Adele and scream out the lyrics, tell the goofy story, read the fluff
book, don’t let your heart grow hard from all the pain in the world, drink
endless amounts of coffee and call your loved ones.
Here’s to 23 years!
