This week... has been a good week. The best part was probably (definitely) yesterday when I passed my driving test with just two minors. And I had a parallel park, the most fear-inducing manoeuvre of all manoeuvres. The first time I took the test I was a bag of nerves and made one silly mistake that lead to me failing. This time it would appear luck, and confidence, were on my side.
Being a 27 year old woman who lives with her parents and can't drive really messes with your head. There are times when I look at how successful other people my age are and wonder - what the hell did I do wrong? But you know what I've come to realise - I was figuring myself out. I went to university, got a degree and spent a year living like a student after it was over (and somehow managed to have an awesome time living with friends on a pitiful retail manager's wage). After that I saved to travel to Thailand. After that I fought for years to get a writing job, and eventually, one year ago - I got it.
Now I feel I can take control of those missing bits that make you feel like a 'grown up'. I learnt to drive. I'm planning to move out with the love of my life. I drink tea and coffee now (and I'm trying to like red wine and olives).
So, yeah - it may have taken me a bit longer to get here than most people, but I think for the first time in my adult life I can safely say, it's all starting to come together.
Other things I did this week:
drank yummy coffee in Guildford
went on Pinterest more than I would like to admit
took the healthy option when it came to pudding (greek yoghurt, blueberries & honey)
saw some candy floss skies
How was your week?
3 comments:
Congrats on the tea drinking! Oh, and the driving test :)
Congratulations on passing your test! :) I know exactly what you mean about growing up, things finally feel like they are slotting into place for me!
Maria xxx
The journey to figuring ourselves out is always a beautiful journey. Congrats on passing your test :)
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