I turned 18 this month and I couldn’t be happier about it! If you ask any of my family members, they will tell you that I have wanted to be at this age since I was 10. I have always had an old head on young shoulders which I like and dislike at the same time.
My birthday was absolutely amazing I cannot thank the people who made it so lovely enough. It was a beautiful day which ended in a very drunk night haha.
Turning 18 is freedom. Although it’s slightly doing all the things I used to do but just legally lol. However, something that I hadn’t experienced was going clubbing and I fell in love with it. I love music, I love where music can take you. Mix this with dancing with the man I love, my birthday outfit and my beautiful Valentino bag. Well, I was on a high!
Something I have learnt over time is not to care about what others think and to care more about what I think of myself and the person I’m becoming and I can truly say that I love who I am. It’s taken time and a lot of doubt but I’m finally at a stage where I’m comfortable. Don’t get me wrong I’m not perfect and there are certainly days where I do not think that but that’s normal.
Getting a tattoo was all about this for me. It was about loving myself and accepting myself. A sense of freedom and realisation that I’m doing okay.
Side note: is it weird that I enjoyed the pain of getting a tattoo?? LOL!
Tattoos don’t always have to have meanings but my little love heart has more meaning and love inside it than anything and I like that. I did it for me.
Adulthood is expensive! As I realise paying £6.96 for a pack of 2nd class stamps, £65 for my eyes and £35 for my phone. I always like to pay my way as these things are for me and I don’t like depending on anyone to give me what I know I can provide for myself, however, whilst I was handing over the £6.96 in the post office it just hit me.
Life is what you make of it and I’m so excited for the year to come. I’m looking forward to becoming more independent, having a sense of myself and working hard for my dreams. You reading this is making one of them come true! Thank you!
To all my fellow 18-year-olds, have fun and don’t take life too seriously. Find a balance between working hard and partying hard. You’re all wonderful and have so much inside you. Be brave and lets kick ass at being adults!
Lots of love and happiness
Alice xo
Alice Woodward 