You may ask, what are some of the “responsibilities” you have to take on in your short 25 years of living?! I’ll list a few: health insurance! Yes, I have opted to pay for my employers health insurance upon the moment my mom retired. That’s grown people shit! Rude right! Hahahaha. Apartment shopping, yes your girl has officially signed her first lease! I will be moving into my 1st apartment this April! Al final, I’m going to continuously talk to y’all about backsliding! Falling off the bandwagon is something that I am quite familiar with and you know that I’m going to be real with you in the struggle. Gordita’s Way exemplifies walking contradictions. Detox ni detox?! Que cosa eso! All the spiritual benefits I received from giving up alcohol a month before my birthday have gone down the drain and have been replaced with overindulgence in mixed alcoholic beverages. That’s another novela though! I’m at that weird age where I no longer know if it’s still cute to party and drop it low at the club. That’s when you know you’re getting old and have to get it together! Is it more appropriate to sip on cafe con leche with the crew and work on our resumes and LinkedIn accounts?! I mean damn can I have both?!

This past month, although I know damn well I don’t respond well to mixed drinks, I went out with amigos and got lit!!! But hey, the drinks were free 99, so I drank it like a glass of wine. As a result, I flew down the stairs in my stilettos. How in the world did I not get hurt? I don’t know, God loves me!

Milestones!

A milestone marks a significant moment in your life, one that is adaptive, fast paced & full of lessons. Entering a new chapter in my life has never felt more nerve wrecking! Upon turning 25, responsibility calls and I am taking life by by the wheel and driving it at full speed. Upon signing my first lease most recently, I was apartment hunting this past month. Consequently, my ass didn’t go to the gym as frequently and neglected my 4x a week morning routine! Balance is something that I am starting to perfect with spontaneity and adrenaline being my two driving factors to get shit done. Nonetheless, I make impulsive decisions and fill my planner up with various extracurricular activities to keep me going and active. I’m still trying to fight the relentless urge of being right on time and improve my punctuality.

Lessons Learned:

There were pivitial lessons that I had to acquire in 2018. (https://gorditasway.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/i-fall-down-but-i-get-back-up/)

When you fall down, you get your ass right back up! Don’t be too hard on yourself. Forgive yourselves. Live in the moment. Allow yourself to occasionally dab into irresponsible behavior!! Be young, have fun and do you! Surround yourself with people who love you and want to see you win. Protect your energy. Nonetheless my friends, don’t forget to plan for your future!

I had my 25th Birthday celebration at Barra Ñ this year surrounded by all my loved one’s. I felt so blessed to be able to be surrounded by pure love. I’m definitely hitting the age where I would rather chill with my familia and chosen family. No negative vibes, just pure love.

You’re ready!

Go for your dreams and run with them at full speed! Literally and figuratively. There are going to be big bumps in the road, but believe me there is nothing that you can’t handle. Celebrate every little milestone as you prepare for the road ahead of you. Enjoy the ride that life has to offer; buy that plane ticket, go to that party with your best friend, update your Linkedin and resumes. Keep pursuing your dreams. Save that money, invest it, manifest your goals and dreams! Create a vision board. Take on new challenges. The world is yours, you are the master of your own fate. Don’t throw your eggs into one basket. Weigh all your options. Execute everything at your own pace on your own terms. Don’t forget to have fun in the process. What are some milestones you have accomplished and how did you overcome those challenges mi gente? Comment below and show some love!