Knocking On 30
Knock Knock!
I remember being obsessed with turning 20, and as I'm writing this, I officially have 92 days (THREE MONTHS!) until my 30th birthday. Whew! Time flew! I don't feel older but being 20 something feels like you're just a grown kid. Reflecting on life in my twenties is like watching a dramatic lifetime movie on Nickelodeon. Yeah, a lot of ups and downs, but let's talk about the growth!
You indeed find out who you are in your twenties! In this last year, I've learned to LET GO and LET GOD! I decided to free my mind of all fears, negativity, and anything/body that doesn't serve my highest good! It's easier said than done. Trust me! Letting go comes with letting go of things you've held onto your entire life. Things you didn't know you needed to let go of to grow and free yourself. And believe it or not, some of those "things" are sometimes people. It's life, it happens, but it's always all love!
Letting go is a form of self-love, and self-love is vital! Especially in your twenties! Focus on your mental health, physical health, getting closer to God, finding your purpose, and most importantly, loving yourself! Loving yourself before you decide to give your love to anyone else is the magic key! Hard to give love when you don't love yourself.
A few things I learned in my twenties that I'm taking with me in my thirties are
BE YOURSELF! Unapologetically
BE INTENTIONAL! Do NOTHING without intention!
Live for YOU! What's for you is for you!
Take care of your body!
Friends change. People change. Change is amazing
Self-love is the best love.
Spread Love & Positivity
Nobody is Perfect
No dream is too big!!
TRAVEL!
Surround yourself with like-minded people
Don't be so hard on yourself.
It gets better!
Life is a journey, not a race.
You think you're supposed to have it all figured out, but it is just the beginning! So, on that note! I'm beyond ready to embark on this next decade! I hear your thirties is when life starts! And to think turning 30 sounded like a horror movie to me. Praying I still get carded on this beautiful journey! haha
On a serious note, I am BLESSED and super excited to be starting my blog (finally, right?!)! I have so much to share with you all. So sit back, relax, and stay TUNED! A LOT is coming. Stay true, and be you! xo
-ariel deneen
“You have got to trust the signs, everything will turn out fine”
-Jhene Aiko
March 8, 2011
The day before my 20th birthday! I wouldn’t change a thing! xo
photos taken by: @fotoaddict20
