Time sure does fly. This past weekend I said adios to my 20s. It was goodbye to the end of a decade full of new adventures and new experiences. To a decade where I saw growth not only in myself, but also in my relationships. To a decade that made my heart grow 10 sizes.
Another birthday always means the chance to reflect on the year that just passed. Except this time, I am reflecting on the entire decade...
20 & 21: I gained many valuable lessons and experiences as I completed my undergraduate degree in Marine & Freshwater Biology.
22: I graduated from university and pondered what was next in life.
23: I decided to go back to school and landed a summer job that I had only dreamt of as a child.
24: I completed my graduate program, got my scuba certification, landed a competitive internship that made me realize what I didn't want to do in life and said "Let's do it!" to a move to Anchorage, Alaska with my then hockey-playing boyfriend.
My 24th year was the start of this little blog, which was then titled "Our Alaskan Staycation". My how it has grown.
My 24th year was the start of this little blog, which was then titled "Our Alaskan Staycation". My how it has grown.
25: I started my dream job and took a once in a lifetime trip to the polar bear capital of the world.
26: I went from girlfriend to fiancee, saying "yes!" to the perfect proposal.
27: We said "Goodbye for now!" to Alaska, took the ultimate road trip home to Toronto and got married.
29: We found out we were having a baby, took a surprise vacation to Italy with my family and welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world.
The perfect end to my 20s.
The perfect end to my 20s.
When I list out all of my successes, failures, accomplishments and experiences over the past decade, I can't help but smile. I always thought that Taylor Swift had it right when she said, "I'm feeling 22." And while 22 was a good year, I can already tell 30 is going to be so much better.
Adios 20s, hello 30s. Bring it on!
Adios 20s, hello 30s. Bring it on!
A big THANK YOU to everyone that helped me celebrate this special day, and to all of those for their wonderful birthday messages.
