26 of the Best Experiences of My 26 Years

Today is my birthday and so I’m sharing 26 of the best experiences of my life so far. This isn’t to brag or to force you to do these, but to encourage you to look back at all you’ve done and appreciate the experiences and lessons they gave you.

So, in no particular order, here are 26 of my best experiences:

Going abroad aloneQuad Bike safari experienceGoing to South AfricaFinding love and committingLearning how to cook and trying new thingsWorking in a schoolGetting a dog!Running a Wolf Run (10k obstacle race)Writing for all of my life in many forms (and publishing/sharing my creations)AcupunctureCreating a podcastSwinging from Europe’s Highest SwingCreating my blogParasailingGoing to Harry Potter Warner Bros Studios in London (4 times…)Leaving jobs or places I wasn’t happy or healthy inTaking jobs and doing a course I didn’t think I was capable of doingMoving out into my own space with my partnerReading more often and more widelyMeeting new people and forming new friendshipsCountless trips to the cinema and even outdoor cinemasGoing to therapy (4 times)Starting to do yoga, meditation and journalingHosting my own local Mental Health Awareness event; speaking at a Mental Health Awareness fashion show Attending author events to hear them speak (especially the 5 authors who are black women)Meeting my nephew/the new generation being born into my family

Why? Why were these my best experiences? Instead of a long explanation for each, which you don’t have time for, here are some they have in common:

They took bravery because I was most likely terrified to my core and almost didn’t do themThey were thrilling which reminds me what living and being alive isThey took me out of my comfort zoneThey tested old beliefs I have about myself and my lifeThey helped me to grow and changeThey were healthy decisionsThey were daring decisionsThey align with my valuesThey were fun!They enabled me to connect to others more deeplyThey helped me understand myself betterThey were creative and freeing

Happy birthday to me! Thank you for your continued support and attention, it means the world…

Sincerely,

S. xx