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I can't believe I'm almost 28. It seems so surreal to be edging closer to the 30 mark!! This 4 part series explores some of my life reflections and lessons to date. In no particular order here are the first 7. Love yourself  If you truly love yourself you won't settle for a version of love that appears to be the real deal at first glance but actually offers what is "love plated". Get into the habit of saving  The discipline of saving is an important one to grasp in early adult life, because financial demands and pressures only get more intense as life progresses. As Tesco says: "every little helps"! Don't overthink things  I've often prevented myself from doing things because of the (mostly negative) "what if" scenarios played out in my head beforehand. Don't let what isn't stop you from what could be.  Transparency is attractive  You'll be surprised how many people will be drawn to your openne...

Almost a year ago I wrote a Facebook post about a tree across the road from my house.  (Not the most interesting start to a blog, I know, just stick with me!)  Here is the post..... Ok, now you have the backstory to this blog, lets continue... So today as I was doing my make up, my wondering eyes noticed something outside of the bedroom window other than the unfortunate (and often tempting) sight of the golden arches located directly opposite my abode.  It was that tree! It had begun to develop its autumn leaves and this time I could not let the opportunity pass me by again! I had to take a picture! I climbed up on my little stool and dug through the pile of stuff on the top shelf of my wardrobe until I found my camera bag. I eagerly attempted to switch it on, but obviously the battery was dead having not used it for a good couple years, so as I waited for it to charge I simply stared at the tree.... (Ergh! Of course I didn't, that woul...