F*%k, I'm no longer a teenager... Since I can remember, I've been counting down the days until I'm out of my teens. However, the past few months have been terrifying for me as I rapidly approached the age of 20 (ask any of my friends, haha). To most, it's no big deal and is just another birthday but for some reason, the idea of being twenty is such a scary and 'grown-up' age. I'm far from being grown-up.

The past few years, I've written this style of post with Things I've Learnt from the past year. So, now that I'm 20, here are 20 things I've learnt.

1. Leaving university assignments until the last minute is fine, but you have no one else to blame but yourself when being stressed and trying to submit it on time.

2. Your youth comes with very little responsibility; be a good friend and a humble person, with age comes responsibility. Enjoy being young and don't try to grow up too quickly. 

3. Wearing matching lingerie will make you feel liberated and ready to tackle anything that gets thrown your way, pair it with a red lip and killer winged eyeliner and you'll feel like the ultimate powerhouse. Trust me.

4. Stand up for yourself. I don't think this needs any more explanation.

5. You'll thank yourself in the long run if you do a charcoal face mask at least once a week.

6. Don't fake tan in the dark. Remember what happened that one time?! (let's just say, brown arms... white hands...)

7. Orange juice is good, but it's even better with champagne.

8. Pay off your debts. Don't go and buy new things and adding to your debt when you should be paying off old debts. Better still, try to avoid debt!!

9. Make mistakes. Live with love. Trust God.

10. Don't be afraid to say no. There is nothing wrong with saying no to something you don't want to do. You'll feel happier too when you're not weighing yourself down with things you don't want to do.

11. Own an expensive perfume. Sometimes you want to feel like a princess, and smell like one too.

12. Have a "go-to-outfit" for when you need to dress up but you still want to feel comfortable. If you've tried on everything else in your wardrobe but nothing looks/feels good, you know that you have that one outfit that will never fail.

13. Learn to let people go. You shouldn't be surrounded by negativity, people bringing you down or people who aren't helping you to grow.

14. The world won't end if you spend a day without your phone. There's not much better than turning off your phone for a whole day and living life without it.

15. Don't be afraid to tell someone how you really feel. Whether it be telling someone that you like them or telling someone that they've done something to upset you, you don't want to live with regrets or grudges - voice your thoughts!

16. Travel as far, and for as long, as you can. Whether it be a trip to Europe, or a simple road trip to a nearby town with some friends, getting out of the norm as much as you can is awesome!! It doesn't have to be an expensive trip either, just have a weekend away in an AirBnB or even camping just to get out of routine.

17. You don't have to attend every party that you're invited to. Having a night in, by yourself, with a face mask, glass of wine and some candles can sometimes be exactly what you need; and, you'll thank yourself the next morning.

18. Social media is purely for entertainment purposes only. Don't use Instagram to compare yourself to other girls, don't spread hate on Facebook and use Snapchat for sending hilarious cat filters only.

19. Placing all of your trust in God will be one of the hardest, yet most rewarding decisions you will ever make. I promise it's worth it.

20. Growing up isn't all it's cracked up to be. Yes, I no longer have a curfew and have my own independence; but, that also means I have to do my own laundry and grocery shop... I wish I spent more of my teenage years, as a teenager...

much love, 

XO