26 things I learned in my 26th year

Dec 02, 2025

1. my siblings are some of my favorite people

2. I don’t need much ~ especially not 22 pairs of jeans

3. I miss the western mountains and sea more than I thought I would

4. I can survive getting a cavity filled

5. there IS such a thing as a too cold bedroom

6. I don’t want to wear anything that isn’t made of natural fibers [ever again]

7. I love getting tipsy and hate getting drunk

8. whole milk lattes are better

9. my favorite thing in life is thoughtfulness. it’s also my super power

10. there honestly aren’t that many rules to follow. for better or for worse *shrugs*

11. croissants and scones are my favorite foods after sweet potato

12. I don’t love painting. i’d rather draw

13. my hair is more wavy than straight

14. killing with kindness works and feels like witchcraft

15. cool tones suit me best

16. I’m always thankful that I took the time to floss

17. I can actually run

18. you can have whatever you want for breakfast

19. it’s possible to love myself when my skin isn’t clear!

20. acts of service is the love language I appreciate most (I previously thought it was gifts)

21. anything is & can be art (cards, menus, trash, book pages)

22. walking miles in slippers actually destroys feet

23. I don’t really care what color my hair is

24. social media and I have kind of a great relationship

25. I surprisingly don’t love cooking (though I wish I did)

26. being a fire sign does resonate & make much sense

bye! ~ . ݁₊ ⊹ . ݁˖ . ݁

abby