Another year, gone.

I'm usually asleep by this time on a school night but tonight, my eyes don't seem to be able call upon the sweet music of sleep. And what do I do when I'm tired? I write, because it's the only thing I know to do. I know I won't like this on any of my social media sites and I'll probably even delete this tomorrow, but I needed to let the words jump out of my mind and onto a page, even if it's typed up.

Growing up, I always used to look at people between the ages of 18-25 and think damn, they're so mature and so experienced in life. I used to gawk at my elder cousins and revere them, their ability to go out, make serious life choices, move out and try new things. I always thought that I just couldn't wait to be their age. Now I know that life isn't as cool as I thought it would be when I got to their age because I've learnt that age really is a number and one should take life slowly and to appreciate every moment.

The years between when I turned 18, to this day where I've (actually!) hit the age of 24, have flown by and I take pride in saying, I've come a long way. I've managed to stack up two degrees, get invaluable life lessons, new job experiences, travel and meet new people, learnt to love, learnt to tolerate, accept, appreciate and learnt to just be.

I've been able to push myself to my limits, try new things and have learnt to realise that everything that comes in life is a lesson, be it good or bad. Our experiences shape us into the people that we are and the people we will become in the future.

Each grey hair is a lifeline, glistening in the light and extending the warmth of hope. Each laugh line is a joke shared, a problem halved, as secret never to be told. Each brow crease is a valley of knowledge, an etch into the perfectly smooth canvas of life.

I used to hate the idea of adding another year without having accomplished anything but I've been blessed in more ways than I can count and to be able to thank Allah for that all is in itself a blessing and an accomplishment.

Another year to enjoy, to embrace, to live through, to learn from, to love and cherish, to teach, to be taught and above all, to find my place in this world and leave an impression upon it.

Location:Rambling Sleepyhead