never nineteen again

I have been twenty for twenty four hours. So far I like it.
I'm not going to lie nineteen was a tough one, now with hindsight I appreciate the work God did in my life this last year and I wouldn't change it. I am in some ways glad to see the end of it.
Today started when I was woken by my mum and little sister jumping on me. I was then dragged from my bed by Lateshia who took me to her house. I got to bend the rules of presents in our house and open my families gifts before I even left the house (bonus is I got new clothes to wear) At Lateshia's I found three balloons, Damon, pancakes, a Matt Corby ticket and Angela.
Angela then took me for a walk down the street and purchased me a wondrous hippy bag.
When I got to my home I found Alison, Steph and Booster had set up a picnic in the back yard. There was three more balloons, fruit, chocolate and three beautiful hugs.
Next Russell arrived. He told me that was taking me to the place... So I got in the car and off we went. After a walk around cob and co stables he guided me to La Pochetta where a small tribe was ready to have lunch. I sat next to my friend Neil who happens to be born the same day as me.
After some persuasion from Lisa the next stop was the Ladies High Tea. I learnt that turning twenty doesn't automatically make you fit for polite society - my pinky just doesn't want to stick out.
Lateshia, Shanae, Alysha and Angela then took me to another 'place' (*cough* Redd Catt) where I got to drink carmel latte and laugh like a fourteen year old.
Then home again to eat dinner with Lateshia and Angela followed by cake with my wonderful friends.

Today I was blessed. I got to begin my twenties with people I love. I got to eat, laugh and share with my family and friends. I don't feel wiser or more sensible than I did yesterday but I do feel hopeful. This is the life God has given me and I love it. I'm excited for the year to come, whatever it may bring.

And let us not lose heart and grow weary and faint in acting nobly and doing right, for in due time and at the appointed season we shall reap, if we do not loosen and relax our courage and faint. (Galatians 6:9 AMP)

Hi I'm Lauren. I'm 20.