Finally. The big 2-1. Words can't describe how excited I am, because I can finally say with pride, "I'M LEGAL." Here are 21 realizations I have as I turn this great age.

1. What a time to be aliveeeeeeeee.

2. Some people are better left in the past.

Pumba is right. Keep moving forward.

3. Self-care matters.

Be kind to yourself. If you don't want to go out, tell you friends that you already have plans with yourself.

4. Coffee is essential to my well-being.

5. But never after 9pm...

6. You can't control everything and everyone.

7. You matter.

8. It's okay to love someone from a distance.

9. You're allowed to say no.

10. And not feel guilty about it.

11. When in doubt, pizza is always the answer.

12. Comparing yourself to others isn't helpful.

They are on their own journey just as you are on yours.

13. It's easy to get caught up in our journeys that we forget that others are on theirs.

14. Talking to yourself doesn't make you crazy or weird.

Some of my best conversations I've ever had have been with myself.

15. Don't let others define who you are.

16. Naps are actually the best.

17. Spend time with yourself.

Get to know yourself. Fall in love with yourself and your beauty and imperfections.

18. It's okay to ask for help.

It's not a sign of weakness. You realized that you can't do all or know all. That takes courage.

19. You are not obligated to be nice and friendly all the time.

Just like Leslie Knope.

20. You're not perfect.

21. And that's okay.