You know your getting old when....

The days are gone when I dance the night away in a mini skirt that's two sizes too small and high heels that feel like torture devices. In the past, it would be shameful to waste a Friday night on the couch, watching re-runs from the previous week.

Throwback to eight years ago when I was 19, I would be a few beers deep and just getting my night started by this time. Ah, the perks of being young.

My "going out" clothes, as I like to call them, practically have dust from hanging in the closet.

When the heck did everything change from going out every night and champing hangovers to staying in and cuddling with my cat?

I've always enjoyed spending time alone, for as long as I can remember, I was always the type of girl who preferred to sit by herself and read. But don't get me wrong, when the weekend rolled by, I didn't miss a beat to go out.

Now in the present, I sit here in my flannel pyjamas, with left over remnants of thai on my tyrannosaurus rex t-shirt, my dog on one leg and cat on the other. The biggest problem I have tonight is whether I want to drink Earl Grey or Scarlet Fever tea.

This feels like heaven.

Being comfortable with yourself is truly crucial in order to collect your sanity and find out what kind of person you are. I could spend hours putting around in my room, cleaning and organizing, I also like to scrapbook and watch old movies on Netflix.

I reminisce to some of the amazing times that I've had dancing under disco balls and laughing with friends on Osborne Village patios.

I will always remember these times fondly, but now my life consists of school, my boyfriend, family, close friends' and good food. I also can't ever get enough sleep.

Some may consider it "boring" to stay home on a weekend night and catch up on me-time, but I believe it represents a change in my life towards becoming more independent and comfortable, I'm not afraid to miss out and instead I'm doing what makes me happy.

Besides, if you can't spend time with yourself, who's going to want to spend time with you? :)

                       How I used to feel on a Friday
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The 10 Best Things About Spending A Friday Night At Home 

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