Talveons it's official I'm 40 years old.
I've become very reflective the past few months as this milestone approached and I came to some conclusions. I'm over holding grudges and letting the past define me. I control what happens in my life and I'm taking life head-on. Focusing on the positive and letting go of things I don't have any control of.
I made the decision to go to Roswell, NM for my birthday because I've always wanted to go there after watching the TV show back in the 2000s. If you don't mind the effects of the time and sometimes cheesy situations, I highly recommend it.
My family mentioned a few things yesterday when it was my actual birthday about how I've achieved my dreams that I said I was going to when I was younger and that got me thinking. I honestly didn't believe I would reach 18 and seeing how much I have achieved since that time just adds to the emotion of the milestone.
I would have missed out on moving to America, marrying my husband, having my two amazing kids, and publishing my first book. And everything else in between.
Not only did I survive to a greater age, but I thrived. I refused to let circumstances hold me back and I took a leap of faith more than once. Life has really been a crazy ride so far and I can't wait to see what the next 40 years bring.
Do I have any advice? I guess I would say what I always say. Always keep fighting, you are enough and you are not alone. However, I would also add to keep being you. Accept your weirdness and embrace what makes you, you. If people can't handle your weird then they don't deserve your wins.
Always Keep Fighting.
You Are Enough.
A R Pliley
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