It's 2am on my birthday and I'm sitting up in my bed writing an essay that is due in less than 24 hours. Typical me. I am also kind of distracted by the fact that I am now officially 19 years old, which means that I can (legally) drink alcohol — that's it. I've been waiting a little to long for this day to
finally come and it's here. Oddly, I find myself thinking about things other than my essay and getting completely inebriated.
Now that I'm 19, I feel like I should make this year count. By "count" I don't mean giving myself stupid shit to achieve so other people will see that I'm doing well; I want to do things that will make
me feel like I am doing well, and most importantly— going places. For instance, I want to get a job that I don't hate and that pays me enough money to actually live a sustainable and independent life (love you, mum). Since I'm studying in the competitive field of public relations, I also want to have at least two worthwhile internships under my belt this year. I'm getting older and the competition is only getting bigger and more experienced — I
need to keep up. Lastly, I just want a (good and nice) car. I would really appreciate that independence. I totally understand the prices that come along with a car, but I've been taking the damn bus long enough to have had enough of it.
So, here's to me being 19. Here's to me setting
real(istic) goals for myself. Here's to me working towards tangible independence (again, love you
so much, mum). And here's to me wanting to make my 19th year on this crazy, fucked up — but still totally lovable earth count in more ways than one.
Birthday sounds are also much needed on a day like this. So, here are 7 of my favourite, and birthday appropriate songs that kind of reflect my mind and where I'm at right now. Enjoy!
MUCH love.
