It’s official, I’m 20 years old! I turned 20 two weeks ago, so I thought I would share 20 things I’m proud of, 20 things I’m grateful for, and 20 things I’ve learned.
If you’d like to listen to the podcast episode associated with this post, the links are down below!
20 things I’m proud of:
1- I’m graduating college next year!
2- I’ve had my blog for 3 years and 8 months.
3- I started a podcast and have run it for 4 months!
4- I moved out!
5- I bought a car!
6- I traveled to the east coast for FSY!
7- I’ve made a ton of friends!
8- I am one of two institute choir presidents
9- I’m a hardworking college student
10- I have a fantastic job and work hard
11- I am a Sunday school teacher in my ward
12- I love to serve and minister to others.
13- I’ve grown my relationship with the savior
14- I find myself laughing and smiling a lot
15- I feel confident in who I am
16- I got endowed and went through the temple
17- I go to the temple almost every week
18- I feel the spirit often
19- I work in the temple once a month
20- I’m saving to pay for a study abroad
20 things I’m grateful for: (no order)
1- Keeley: explain bday gift
2- Psychology and how much I’ve learned
3- My roommates
4- My family
5- My friends: those who listen especially
6- Laughter and smiles
7- Books and movies
8- Human connection
9- College and knowledge (that rhymes!)
10- Writing/journaling
11- feeling the spirit
12- quality time with those I love
13- food: especially when other people make it for me/serve me
14- Gift of discernment: the ability to serve and be there for someone when they need it (story of writing note for Kailey)
15- Thoughtful gifts
16- the temple
17- technology
18- leaders who reach out (did for me in my teens)
19- Happiness and joy
20- my podcast and blog
20 things I’ve learned:
1- Life is so much better when you’re laughing
2- Amazing and lifelong friends exist: you just have to go out there and find them
3- Being vulnerable is scary, but it’s worth it
4- The Savior loves me and knows me personally.
5- Human connection is not a want, it is a FUNDAMENTAL NEED.
6- Things works out in the end. If it hasn’t worked out, it’s not the end.
7- You are never alone.
8- One person can make a difference.
9- People need and love you.
10- It’s actually so much easier to trust in the Lord than hold onto all that worry by yourself.
11- Divine design is a thing! It’s happened to me many times.
12- Forgiveness heals. All parties involved are benefited.
13- It’s okay and encouraged to be yourself! Even if you’re goofy and silly!
14- Good is out there; you just have to look for it.
15- Prayer works and is powerful. (Mission experience deciding not to go)
16- Future you always appreciates past you’s work and effort.
17- The Time Machine is now. Today is the day!
18- Follow your instincts/impressions/promptings.
19- Hope is never ever lost.
20- The best is yet to come.
This is such a wonderful post! You’ve done so many amazing things, Kyra, and it’s beautiful to see so much gratitude. I feel lucky to know you. 🙂
I feel the SAME way! Thank you Emma!
Love you Kyra! A fitting tribute to 20 years! 💛💛💛
I love this Kyra! You’re an inspiration 🫶
Oh this is so perfect and so well said… I love and appreciate your growth and who you are…so glad I “get to” share some of your life experiences with you because you teach me!!! Love ya, Grandma