Dear 22,

It's about that time of the year where I have to pretend I am a new born person because I am going into a new age.I have to leave you behind because I am meant to change,to be better,to pretend I have a whole life together. I laugh because I am stuck in the same place since 21 left and now you are leaving me the same way you met me.

As you make your exit,I look back on our memories together,the friendships lost,alliances destroyed,the betrayals and heartbreak we went through together,I realize that I still remained who I am. That oval-faced mystery who stays on this Earth wondering and clueless about their journey,who isn't sure what they are meant to be doing here but they choose to exist. As I welcome 23,I look fondly on the times I laughed,cried,fought and lost,I am grateful that I didn't give up,that I didn't let the darkness take me.

I am looking forward to make strides,to let my voice be heard,to fight the voices in my head,to live and love,to remember who I was meant to be. I say a tearful goodbye to you 22 and a hearty cheers to 23.