College is the middleman between childhood and adulthood. I find myself realizing I am growing more into a woman than into a teenager but yet still not fully grasping onto womanhood in the sense of being an adult. Being on the brink of entering my 20’s has uncovered a lot of self-reflection along with a sense of self-identity that is as equally as eye-opening as it is confusing. There is such a dichotomy in being a 19-year-old girl; I still love watching YouTube, Barbie movies, and playing Sims, Roblox, or Wizard 101, yet I’ve also grown to love reading non-fiction along with wanting to have more “grown-up” responsibilities like starting an internship. How do I keep the whimsy of being a girl without it stunting my emergence as a woman? It feels very much like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly- maybe I will just become an amplified version of myself as I go through my 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and until the end of my time. I look forward to looking back on all the various eras of my life and seeing where my journey takes me. .𖥔 ݁ ˖๋ ࣭ ⭑

Today, I decided to listen to Laufey’s new album- A Matter of Time while walking across campus. Being out in nature automatically does wonders for my mental health, but adding in some beautiful, emotional songs makes me genuinely so happy. One of the songs, Castle in Hollywood amplified my growing joy, and I know I will look back on this time in my life with an overflow of positivity and bittersweet heartache. I am so grateful to be living the life I currently am while surrounded by people in my life who truly love me and support me! ♡