Today marks twenty six years on Earth. A large proportion of those years spent daydreaming, spilling drinks down myself, and shrinking my favourite T-shirts beyond recognition. Today also marks the second year anniversary of my first ever blog post – yup, my blog is now just two years old. When I think about how much has changed in the last two years, it blows my mind – sometimes there’s so much pressure to focus on the future, that we forget to stop and appreciate how much we have achieved…
Today I’m twenty six years old, and I guess if I keep typing it out then it might feel real. It’s by no means a grand old age, but a far cry away from the lost nineteen year old that wasn’t sure of her place. A few more laughter lines, sun spots, and an ever decreasing metabolism, but learning to love and accept every change.
A lot more faces to now call friends, people who inspire me, and remind me daily that there is strength in communication, strength in community, and strength in sharing our honest thoughts both online and offline. Two years into blogging after many years of talking myself out of it, and I’m starting to feel like this little corner of the internet is truly mine, and truly an extension of who I am. I’m still growing everyday, I’m imperfect, and I’m still as stubborn as I was when I was a kid. I try to take the good with the bad, and let the bad days take care of themselves. I try to let myself experience each emotion as though it’s trying to teach me something, and to always be open about my struggles with mental and physical health. It’s taken many years of self doubt, but I’m starting to feel as though I understand more about the person I am, and the thoughts that live inside me. I write them on here.
I feel proud of my blog, I feel proud of twenty six.
Photographs by Adriana
T-shirt – Futr Studios
Skirt – Pixie Market
Shoes – Castaner via Free People
Bag – Staud Clothing
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGEL. You ~ should ~ be proud – enjoy your day, you deserve it.
Thanks beauty! You’re the sweetest xx
Love the look!
Always a good feeling to recognize your own personal growth and achievements! Happiest of birthdays to you Alice! Happy blogversary also! 2 years is definitely something to be proud of, well done! 😀
Thank you so much! x
Happy birthday Alice! You must be proud of your admirable work 🙂
Happy Birthday Alice!
You are so wonderful and so inspiring! Also, Congratulations for 2 year anniversary of this wonderful blog! All the best for your future and have a wonderful day!
-Shruti
Happy late birthday xx I have finally convinced myself to start a travel blog after years of talking myself out of it too. Thanks for being honest and open in every post xx you are so inspiring x
Joss x (www.likeapaperplane.com)
Happy Birthday Alice! You’re totally inspiring to me! Keep doing you xxxx
Very chic and glamour this look!
XX
Justine
http://lemagdejustine.com
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day, and congratulations on your blog anniversary! You should be proud, your blog is one of my favourites. I find it so inspiring and engaging xx
Summer, http://www.thetwinswardrobe.com
Thank you, really means a lot to me 🙂 xx
Love everything in this outfit! Xx