I have officially been 20 years old for 15 days. Honestly, it doesn’t feel much different than being 19, but I never felt either age. Yes, I have matured loads since the beginning of the year. I’ve gained and lost friends. I learned how to properly wash laundry. I can easily open a jar of pickles if I make sure to twist the jar right. I listened to the Beatles much more than I expected, and I especially fell in love with life.

I’ve reached a point, where I realized that joy is in everything, from the coffee you drink in the morning to the leaf stuck on the windshield of your car. If you truly try, you’ll find a reason to smile each day. I have gained so much love and appreciation for everything in my life.

My life is just getting started, and I can’t wait to live it.

A.C.S