Twenty-Four

so its officially been a little over a month since i turned 24 and its just barely kicking in...

"This has been a strange year. Being 24. Twenty Four. The same number of hours in a day. This has been the first year I have experienced the sensation of AGE and time passing by. ...I suppose I am simply mourning the loss of childhood for good. It's just a long spread of adulthood ahead, filled with unknowns, anti-wrinkle creams and possibilities... I haven't come to terms with any of it..." alexandrasilber.blogspot.com


in just a short time i have experienced so much.
as i look in the mirror i see an entirely different girl from who use to look back at me
i see someone with confidence and wisdom beyond her years
i also see someone who is scared of what will come next and excited to know another adventure is on the way

i have lost many friends in these last couple years
some for very good reasons and some for no reason at all
i have also gained a couple very close friends and have realized who will always be there in my life

I've failed and fallen completely down on my face, and yet i managed to somehow stand back up
a little bruised and busted, dusted myself off and started again

i know what its like to have meaning in your life
to get up every morning just so you can bring excitement and wonder to others
to have passion for something and stop at nothing to succeed no matter who tries to get in your way 

4th birthday

i have grown from a wide eyed scared little girl stepping into the big world
to someone who knows how to be independent and take care of herself
even though sometimes its nice to have someone to take care of you and to share the ride with

as i look around at my empty room,
not sure of what the future holds for me tomorrow, or next month, or this up coming year
all i can do is smile
i know i will be alright
i may not have the answers to all the questions in my head
but what i do know is

i am Kayla

i am a passionate teacher, singer, history nerd, marine biology enthusiast, writer, hockey fan, dancer, friend, opinionated, photographer, stubborn as hell, loyal- and above all 

i am ME

and it just doesn't get any better then that