I didn’t know it was possible to experience so many firsts as a 22-year-old. From my adventures in Europe, my first real job, my first time paying rent on my own, paying for my first vacation. . . .

It was the also the end to a lot of things, but most of those were for the good.

I’ve tried so many new things and really did embrace the “YOLO” lifestyle this year. As nuts and unreal these past few months have been, is it old of me to say that it’s time to finally settle down?

Nah, we all know that’s not happening anytime soon.

Here’s to halfway to 46. To the new adventures and loves I’ll find this year.

But mostly here’s to me– young, wild, free & finally 23.