Sooooooo. I may or may not have just spent about 45 minutes compiling a post that included my “25 highlights from my 25th year,” only to have Windows Live Writer suddenly close without asking me whether or not to save the draft. I told myself before re-opening it that if the post was gone, it just wasn’t meant to be.
It was gone. Long gone.
It’s funny, though. As much as I wanted to write that post – mostly to re-live what I learned and the moments I’ll never forget about being 25 – I feel like losing it was symbolic of what I want this next year of my life to look like.
Even though I loved being 25, I’m really looking forward to what God has in store for me this year. I feel like the past 2-3 years have been ones of a lot of transition; moving, career decisions, and even just learning about myself and what I want my life to look like. Although those are all great things to have experienced, there definitely comes a time where the idea of things balancing out…and maybe even slowing down a bit…seems quite appealing.
So here’s to being 26.
Here’s to things falling into place.
Here’s to still learning and moving forward every day…
…but also being content and enjoying the life God has given me right now.
Do you like the season of life you’re in right now?
What was your favorite age so far?
Chantal says
That’s a huge bummer about your program closing on you as you were writing it… I’m sorry to hear that.
I’m only 21, but I’d have to say that, other than my job, I’m pretty happy with the way things are going. I’ve got an amazing family, a loving boyfriend of two years, and an outgoing group of friends.
Betsy says
I love this! Such a great message and attitude toward life!
I’m 2 months away from turning 25 and I couldn’t be more excited. I spent most of this past year being upset that I wasn’t measuring up to the life I thought I would be living by this age. I finally, thankfully, came to the realization that there is no measure of success or a “right” way to live. It’s all about what you want, not what others think you should be doing, and the happiness that you personally derive from your life. So yes, I am definitely enjoying the season of life I’m in right now!
Betsy, I can totally relate! I felt the same way for most of my twenties actually, and it wasn’t until I let go of that pressure I was putting on myself that I could actually start enjoying this great decade of life! Glad to hear you had the same revelation
xx