24 Life Lessons at 24

24. Mid-twenties. The kind of age where I expected that I'd be a fully-fledged adult, preferrably married, with a baby on the way. A big house and a steady job, you know?

Well I'm 24 tomorrow, and my life hasn't quite worked out the way I'd pictured it would have done by this age. And don't get me wrong, I am more than okay with that. But I've learned a hell of a lot of life lessons in my 24 years. And I thought, what better time to share some than for my birthday post!

1. Drawing rings around your eyes in black kohl isn't a good look on anyone.
2. You actually very rarely 'stay in touch with people', no matter how often you promise.
3. I definitely should have learned to drive when I was 17.
4. It's okay to admit that you've had a hard time.
5. Shutting people out is never, ever a good idea. In my case, you have your besties just turn up on your doorstep when you try!
6. Sixteen year old me definitely wasn't fat. And I frequently wish I could have told her so!
7. I definitely should have savoured every moment of uni that little bit more.
8. Don't listen to what those girls used to say about you. Eventually, it'll be the making of you.
9. There's nothing wrong with coming from a 'broken home', and don't let anyone ever tell you otherwise.
10. You'll make the best friends that you'll ever have at uni.
11. You'll always hate it, but Mum is always right.
12. Bad boys are not good for you!
13. On the note of boys, don't care so much about what they think! Other things need to come first.
14. You should have binned your hair crimpers way before you did. Seriously.
15. It's okay to not have your shit together by your early twenties. Let yourself live before worrying about all of that.
16. An adventure doesn't have to be to some far-off corner of the world to count as an adventure. Exploring your own city or taking a drive to your nearest woods is just as good.
17. Sometimes, it's the ones that you least expect that stick around.
18. Don't feel guilty about being a little bit selfish sometimes.
19. Your weight doesn't define your worth.
20. Your mental health is so, so important. Look after it.
21. Don't let anyone ever talk down to you or make you feel inferior.
22. Life won't always go according to your plan. But there's nothing wrong with going back to the drawing board.
23. You'll always go running back to your mum sometimes, no matter how old you are.
24. The people who aren't supposed to give up on you, may do just that. Luckily though, you can still choose your family.

Do you relate to any of these?

Love,
Sian xo