22.

It's even and balanced and full and round. Completely devoid of the restless wildness and wonder of 21. But definitely no teetering 23. Simply 22.

Here are 22 things that are simply true about my life right now:

1. I am in love and it's not that messy. It's actually REALLY sparkly!
2. I am engaged in my school work more than ever before.
3. I am forming my legacy here and it feels really great.
4. I am becoming more comfortable with what I don't know and it actually feels good. Like a new beginning.
5. I am learning to work through the moments when I hate my paintings.
6. I am loved by more people than I usually acknowledge.
7. I am excited for the future, and conjure up crazy images of what it will look like all the time.
8. I have hilarious parents who have given me many gifts. We have different values on some things and I'm learning to accept this.
9. I sometimes feel guilty for all the opportunities I have had and still do have.
10. I am constantly trying to share my opportunities with others--to empower opportunities for others by shining light on their talents.
11. I hate dirty bathrooms & kitchens but I am definitely a messy bedroom gal.
12. I never made 'soul mate' friends in college, but I did meet so many people at just the perfect time. In a way, I've become much more of my own soul mate.
13. Friday nights alone in my bedroom with absolutely no plans is one of my favorite times ever.
14. On one hand I have no clue what I will 'do with my life' after college in the traditional sense of how it will be labeled. On the other hand, I know there is no detaching 'who I am' from 'what I do' and in this way, I feel completely unafraid.
15. I've always loved cooking without a recipe.
16. Cooking with a recipe is a new found pleasure.
17. Admitting that I don't know is always better than trying to pretend that I know.
18. Talking with Jodi on the phone is always the most therapeutic experience of my week. Even if I'm listening the whole time. (Ok, that never happens :)
19. My spirit relies on my body's health for its' health. Therefore, biking, fresh food, sleep, and singing are the best things I can do for my spirit.
20. Feeling sexy is still important to me, even though I've stopped shaving my legs and hate unwanted harassment.
21. No one has a perfect sex life. Including me.
22. My UGG boots make me extremely happy. Even though for 4 years I refused to wear them because I was too anti-UGG. (My mom bought them for me in high school and I didn't even have them in my current house until I called my dad before Inauguration and had him drop them off so I wouldn't freeze). Best change of heart ever. But I still rock them under my jeans. I'm kinda a closet-UGG lover.