Today is my 22nd Birthday , yes I was born 22 years ago.
It is really interesting how I feel about getting old.
When I was 12 , I wanted to be 13 as soon as possible, to be a teenager.
When I was between 13 and 15 , I wanted to be 16, not to be treated as a "little girl".
After 16, I didn't want to get older.
I thought 16 is the best age of my life.
I was in high school, young and full of energy.
But once I got 20 I did not care anymore about my status of being under "20" and "young"
In Japan, we have a coming of age ceremony in January, which is the moment of becoming an adult.
Yes and 2 years after becoming an adult, I still do not feel like an adult.
My father sent me an email from NY this morning , which says
" Your 22nd year will be your last year to prepare to be a "REAL adult". So, do what you can to become a wonderful woman ."
My mother wrote me a letter, which says
" When I was 22, I was already working. How do you want to live your life? This is what you have to think about. I believe that your future will be fantastic. "
The older I get , I feel the pressure of being an adult.
There are no more presents on my birthday next year, this year was my last.
From now on I have to be the one who gives presents.
From now on I have to polish the inside part of me, not only the appearances.
The magic of being YOUNG will finish soon...
I will promise to do my best to become a wonderful REAL woman.
Thanks a lot for your congratulations!!!!!
Kisses...♡
Miya Bee
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