I think a lot of us view growing up as a scary thing. At least, I do, though I'm trying to jump into it so I can learn what I am doing faster. We see getting older as losing fun, working and being more fragile. We don't have to live to these expectations. I mean we do have to work and some of us will become more fragile but there are so many things we can look forward to!

Stay quirky, sing your songs loudly and dance around. Laugh obnoxiously and smile at whatever makes you happy. With age, it gets silly and doesn't make sense to shield yourself from what may bother someone else. Wear the clothes that you're comfortable in and be friends with the people that take you as you are.

Stop being afraid of getting old because among all other things that there is to fear, aging is one that you can't stop. It happens to everyone from the minute they are boring. Celebrate birthdays and share your age. Be happy that you made it to the point you are now because there or millions of people that didn't get to see the glorious age you are or reach the day count that you're still breathing on. Take pictures making funny faces and post them where ever you want them to be. We take so much for granted and worry about such minimal things.

Get the tattoos and kiss the boy that makes your heart flutter. Do something that makes your adrenaline rush and pupils dilate. Read the list of books you have and listen to new bands. Don't stay dry while your friends are skinny dipping because you're afraid of your body. Jump in, life is too short to spend it hating who you are or how you look. Love yourself because you don't know when someone else will. Live a life that you won't look back on and wish that you lived a bit more recklessly. Take mental health days to eat junk food and adventure without worry. Compliment more people and help them enjoy their lives too.

I'm sure we've seen the pictures or Tumblr posts on any for of social media about people being excited to tell their kids and grandkids stories of the crazy, fun things they did. I also see people post about being the exciting, cool grandparents and I think that that is a great goal.

So please stop worry too much about what people will think when you're happy. Someone once said that, "People hate to see others happy," or something along those lines. It's true. When I'm having a stressful week and can't seem to find a balance I get jealous of those I see having a good time and seeming to have no worries. Just keep in mind, you do you, boo.