20...

So, I'm 20. And it feels weird to be so old! None of it makes any sense. But yeah, I am, and it's got me reflecting and looking back on my teenage years, an era that is ending and it's just hard to get my head around!

But yeah, the teenage years have been the best and worst of my life. There's unfortunately no way to say it without sounding cliche but I've cried more than I have in any other years, I've done and achieved so much more in my life than I ever dreamed possible, I visited some beautiful places, ate some amazing food, and I still have everyone who matters in my life. I skydived. I've been hurt more than I ever thought possible, and I saw some amazing artists live in concerts.

But above all, I have had a lot of fun, I've laughed loads and I met some beautiful people I didnt even know existed before, and I'm so happy to call them friends now. And that's what it's all about, isn't it? My life isnt the most exciting, in fact I'd say I'm the most boring person I know, but when I look back on the past 7 years, everything really did work out as it was meant to. I'm doing a fantastic degree at an amazing university, and I'm happy with that decision. I've worked my ass off and I'm independent and earning and paying my own way in the world. I've drank plenty, not as much as some people my age..but it never got repetitive or boring, and although there were many awkward moments, I really am happy with how it all went at this moment in time. And that's probably my greatest achievement.

There's a photo of me when I was 13, and here's one now of me at 20! I dont really feel like i've changed much facially, but hopefully you will see some progression in there, and ignore the bitch face!

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