I honestly can't believe I'm 35 half the time. I feel like my mind is still stuck at 28. Though thinking back, a lot has happened SINCE I was 28. And that just makes me feel even older.

I'm a firm believer that age has a lot to do with your comprehension skills and that experience teaches you the hard stuff. Without venturing out of your own comfort zone, you're doing yourself a disservice by rejecting growth. People need to push their boundaries and to figure out who they are in uncomfortable situations in order to grow.

And in my opinion, I've seen way too many adults who didn't do that and honestly, when it comes to certain things I need from someone, it shows. I'm not saying I know everything but I've experienced a lot. A lot of dark and a lot of light. And I'm always going to be thankful for both because they both played a part in building who I am today.