Happy 27th Birthday Nicole

Hello, it's been a while.

You have been very selfless for quite some time now. You have been putting yourself at the back page of your book of priorities. How's life? Still figuring out the whole adulting wreck?

You are dying to prove to everyone that you are more than what they think of you. You are dying to be free from all the responsibilities that had been put on your shoulder. If only they had taught you how to deal with adulting life in school, you probably knew how to live your life.

But then, experiences are our best mentor or teacher. You learned a lot from all the experiences, all the failures, and joys. Truly you will learn more from things that happen in your real life than you will from hearing or studying things that happen to other people. No books, no advices, and no tips can ever prepare you from the future.

Above all the things that has happened in your life for the past few years. Your biggest achievement is how you raised your daughter alone. Not in the most typical kind of way, and might probably in the most brow raising kind of way but you did it! You did it.

You always try to be hard on yourself, you always question your parenting skills, you always compare yourself from others, but girl, you raised a wonderful, smart, sweet, beautiful, and courageous girl.

She is so independent and fearless and you deserve the best pat in the back for raising her alone. For nurturing her and for instilling in her mind that God is always listening. You may not give her all the bests in life but for her, you are enough. You are the best. 

27 years. Still feels like you're 21 but you're in your late twenties. You have come a long way. Achievements and life is not a race. You are still figuring out how to make a good life, and it's fine!

Now that you're 27, you must offer everything to The Lord. That living through Him and with Him is important. God has plans for you. 

Now that you're 27, you must stay mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy and balanced.

Now that you're 27, you must practice self-love, and self-care. 

Now that you're 27, you must be at peace with your own body. That body created a kid and it was made to do amazing things. 

Now that you're 27, you must honor your life. That God has a purpose for you. You are alive for a reason. God is using you to inspire others and to do something great.

Now that you're 27, you must embrace your own self. Live in a way that brings tranquility, humility, and gratitude. Life is beautiful and focus on the positive.

Now that you're 27, you must always be grateful for each wonderful day that has been given to you. There are endless of possibilities waiting for you to discover.

Now that you're 27, you must remember that you do not need anyone just to complete you. You are complete.

Now that you're 27, you must push fear aside to take action in spite of perceived limitation because you know all of your needs are being met by the Lord and the Universe.

Now that you're 27, you must embrace each day as a chance to be better than you were yesterday.

Now that you're 27, you must maintain a positive attitude despite any hurdles that come your way. You have what it takes to succeed.

Now that you're 27, you must take responsibility for your happiness. Be in control of your own life. 

Now that you're 27, you must look and feel radiant knowing you have so much to offer to the world. Your hardwork, efforts, and persistence will pay off. 

Now that you're 27, you must love yourself and like yourself. Choose to focus on your positive qualities and how you can use them to improve yourself.

Now that you're 27, you must continue to grow and become a stronger woman for yourself.

Now that you're 27, you must remember that learning never stops and every day is another journey for you to learn and grow.

Now that you're 27, you must be patient with yourself. Positive outcome doesn't happen overnight. It takes time, effort, and prayers.

Now that you're 27, you must not let anything or anyone to hold you back from reaching your goals.

Now that you're 27, you must forgive yourself and other people to release yourself from any past pain. When you forgive, You are free.

Now that you're 27, you must leave the past in the past, and live for the present and the future. Your past doesn't define who you are today.

Now that you're 27, you must make consistent progress. Surpass other people's expectations and doubts about you.

Now that you're 27, you must make a conscious effort to make the best of every moment that God has given for you.

No that you're 27, you must accept constructive criticism and welcome self improvement. 

Now that you're 27, you must not have to wait until you feel ready to act on your goals. The timing will never be right. Take action despite any fear of failure. No matter what, be proud of yourself for trying.

Now that you're 27, you must hold your head up high and put a smile on your face every day. Life is short to dwell on negativity.

Now that you're 27, you must not compare yourself to other people. You are the judge of your own self by your own standards of success.

Now that you're 27, you must remember that success is possible for you because you have the right opportunities, and you will take advantage of them when you see them. Your faith to the Lord sustains and gives you the strength to do what He has planned for you. 

 Proverbs 3:3-6

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Mark 10:27

Jesus looked at them and said, "With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God."

Jeremiah 29:11

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

xoxo, 

Nicole