I’m turning 28 tomorrow. Another year older and hopefully wiser, too. This blog is a full deep dive into my thoughts and reflections as I head full-on into my late twenties. Read on for all of my thoughts about turning 28.

My mid-twenties so far have felt a bit messy and strange. This past year in particular was a weird one. I took a bit of a career break to try and figure out if I wanted to take a different direction, and somehow now I feel right back where I started. Yet, I’m glad to have the opportunity to take different routes and change my mind. Though it may not be exactly what I had imagined, or where I thought I’d be at this point in life, I’m still always grateful for the journey.

Though I am approaching another year older, I don’t feel any closer to having life “figured out.” But perhaps we never will – and that is the joy of aging and navigating new changes that come our way. There is always going to be some adjustments as lives change over time, and maybe we are always figuring things out. And that’s okay. I am doing my best to hold onto the desire to do what feels good in the moment, rather than worrying about planning out my entire life. We do have time, and life should be enjoyed regardless of what season we’re in right now.

As I look towards the late twenties, I’m feeling more grounded. With each passing year, I am getting to know myself better and getting to focus even more on what truly brings me joy. I have this good feeling that the next few years are going to be transformational in the best ways possible. I might not know what it looks like just yet, but I’m very excited for the possibilities of what’s to come. It may just be the best years yet!

I’ll conclude for now by saying that I will always view aging as a gift. I am infinitely grateful for this time earth side. All in all, it’s been pretty spectacular so far and I’m looking forward to whatever comes next. Cheers to figuring it out as we go! 🎉💖