23 Things I Learnt in 23 Years

It’s weird, I always thought of 23 as being so old and here I am with still so much to learn, so much to experience and a long way to go! I have been blessed with 23 years of adventure, opportunities and meeting so many wonderfully inspirational people. So I want to share with you 23 things I have learnt so far from travelling, family, dating, friendships and things in between! So here it goes:

1. My mum and dad are probably the coolest people I know

2. Don’t trust Google maps. It lies.

3. Self compassion is one of the most beneficial things I have invested time in

4. Documenting your travels is such a necessity - you will forget 95%* otherwise

5. Tiger balm bite cream is probably one of the best purchases I have ever made….

6. Digestive dipped into hot water with lemon needs to become a thing

7. I am the happiest when I am not on my phone

8. I have realised that friendship needs effort when a part but should be effortless when together

9. It’s okay that some friends are only in some chapters of your life

10. I’m all for dating apps/meeting online – but you can’t beat meeting someone in real life

11. When dating I have learned to ask are the they best for me, not the other way round

12. The phrase: to make ends meat is actually to makes ends MEET: Mind. Blown.

13. Social media isn’t real.

14. I have 100% control over my stress and happiness

15. The more I research the more I realise the cosmetic, food industry and medical industry aren’t always on my side

16. Gin doesn’t give me hangovers

17. Diasarnno and milk is an underrated drink of choice

18. I never regret spending money on experiences

19. Reading wil always be better than Netflix

20. Trying a new hobby ever year has been a major source of my happiness

21. Ignorance is not bliss

22. Don't live for the weekend - make plans for a Wednesday

23. Everyone loves karaoke. Even if they proclaim they don't, my 23rd birthday party proved otherwise.....

*I made that stat up. :P