So it was my birthday on the 26th of April... I turned 18, which means I'm now of legal age in Quebec, Canada.
It's pretty cool, but kind of stressful, as there are more responsibilities as you're now considered an "adult."
I went to a pub last night for the first time with a bunch of family and friends. It was really nice.
I can't drink much cause I'm still on meds for my mental illnesses, but the food was actually amazing.
Who would have thought that an Irish pub would make a beautiful chicken curry poutine??!! I sure as hell didn't think that was even a thing!!
I'm overall just in shock of how the hell I even made it this far and that time has gone by so amazingly fast. I suppose that's life.
If anything, I'm at least happy that I'm doing better and have a bit more of free will, which is great for things like being able to vote and go out.
So, if there's any advice that I'd give to anyone afraid of growing up, it's this:
Sure, growing up is scary as hell. It's part of life, and it's normal to be scared of the unknown. I was so scared of growing up, and I didn't think I'd make it as far as my 18th birthday. Here I am. And you know what? Life is a lesson. Being scared is a lesson. Mistakes are lessons. Everything out there is a lesson and it's up to you to let whatever you want define you. Who cares what the "popular" kids at school are saying behind your back or who's judging you. Take it all in, but don't let it affect you. It's definitely not worth stressing about. If anything, it makes you stronger and gives you things to learn about yourself that you never knew before. So keep you head held up high, and stay strong. You are beautiful, despite what people say. You are strong. You are kind and nice and pretty and full of courage. You have the power to define yourself, the way YOU want to. Just keep on being the best version of yourself, and fuck what other people think. You got this <3
Anyways, that's my bit of advice for now.
Love you all,
Leni
xox