I'm 21.

Turning 21 ushers in freedom and new experiences! Freedom in making my own choices; doing things that I've always wanted to do but didn't dare to until now!

Not big, significant things. Just small, significant steps that I would consider tiny milestones that will build me up as a young and independent lady!

1. Pulling an all-nighters at Starbucks alone, because I simply am more productive at night. And working in my bedroom isn't helping when the bed is right beside me.

2. Going to the movies alone; totally enjoyed myself!

3. Planning for a solo trip overseas and going with an open mind to meet and stay with complete strangers. My parents and teachers tell me, "Don't talk to strangers." But... I don't believe in that.

Life is full of surprises! How should I feel, for what God has in store for me in this life except excitement and anticipation? So thankful!

Absolutely Thankful.

Still absolutely frustrated.

Still absolutely annoyed.

Still absolutely messed up.

Still absolutely burnt out.

Still.

But I see the little things that make me happy in my life.

And I see the many people who encourages me every now and then.

So, even though I'm still absolutely.

But I'm still absolutely thankful.

Is this considered beauty, to see absolutely contradicting feeling/thoughts living together?

I'm so tired.
Thank You.

REAL.

Appreciating them.

In their presence, 

I don't have to put up a front.

I don't have to act like I have it altogether.

I can be weak.

I can be real.
I can be human.

What kind of a world are we living in now?
It's no wonder we're all tired.
It's because we haven't been real.
It's because the masks on our faces is starting to suffocate us.

Where can we find a place, where we can be real?