Here we add another list to my digital journal. Feeling extra grateful this birthday simply because I haven’t been appreciative of what I have and the people I have. A little reminder for all us.
If you’re new around here this is where I compile a list of all things I’ve learned each year and the number of items corresponds with the age that I no longer will be anymore. I will be 26 this year so we have 25 lessons before turning 26.
I have a few of these on here if you’re interested. I will keep doing these for as long as I can but for now let’s get into 25 things I’ve learned at 25.
I pick apart my insecurities often
Being confident with myself is not easy
It’s not healthy that I always compare myself to others
Sex is uncomfortable for me to talk about
There will always be someone who is going to criticize how you parent
Spending money on myself feels strange now and I always feel guilty
Date nights + time as a couple/adult conversations is so important
Traveling with a baby/toddler is very tiring
Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is important for my sanity
I crave change but I tend to be a creature of habit because it’s comfortable
Social situations scare me but I would also still expect for someone to invite me to social outings
Watching Lincoln grow makes me wish I could stop time
Management is what creates a toxic work environment
A majority of your day as a parent will be spent picking up toys
Continuing my education while parenting has been very difficult lately and I sometimes feel like calling it a quits
Motherhood can feel isolating
It’s okay to co-sleep with Lincoln
A higher paid job with added responsibilities/more hours is not worth the money if it means sacrificing my time with Lincoln
Motherhood can be so consuming that sometimes I feel like I’ve lost parts of who I am and now I’m not sure who that person is
Last minute changes/plans stress me out
If there’s anything that makes me feel like a new person it’s new hair
Change is good but only if it’s for yourself
Using colored pens is the only way I’ve been able to keep using my planner
I feel strange carrying around my camera in public again
I’ve become obsessed with having hand sanitizer/disinfecting wipes on me more so from becoming a parent rather than when COVID started
Now if you’ll excuse me I’m off to find some health insurance. Lol
Sincerely Salty Hair 