Happy Birthday to me! It's that time again where not only am I celebrating my birthday, but also my blog's. What a birthday it is too - One Unique is 5! Never in a million years did I think I would be sitting here keeping One Unique running. I didn't think it would get further than a month but here we are.

I haven't got much in my head right now, no plans for this post whatsoever so I reckon we should keep it chatty and honest.

Over the past three years, my attention towards One Unique has dwindled and I HATE that. I love everything about blogging - I don't do this for any other reason but for the enjoyment. I express my feelings through writing, which really surprises me because I hate reading blogs. Very sorry to other bloggers here but I rarely look at blogs!

A lot has happened in the past year and I've neglected my blog a bit. I don't regret forgetting about One Unique because it's been important for me to think of myself but I certainly want to get back into it this year.
I want my space on the internet to be fresh and to be honest: mine. No judgement, no worrying about if people will read it's content, a down-to-Earth place where I can write and love every moment of it.

5 years. Wow. I honestly can't believe it. My blog has presented me with so many opportunities and experiences, so much so that I wouldn't be where I am without it. My personality would be completely different, my friendships would be the same and neither would my professional life.

In the past 5 years, One Unique has built my confidence, allowed me to explore a range of outlets to express myself, and discover what I want to pursue on a professional basis.

2019 was an important year for me - I finished college and looked for a job. I can safely say that I wouldn't have gotten my job if it wasn't for One Unique and I think back to the split-second decision on my birthday 5 years ago.

So on One Unique's 5th birthday, I want to thank my mum. She sparked my curiosity and pushed me to pursue a passion I didn't know I needed. She's been through it all with me as not only myself, but One Unique has grown. I see my mum as my deputy. I used to run every email I sent by her to make sure it sounded alright, took her to events with me when I didn't know anyone, brainstormed lots of different ideas with her.

Happy birthday One Unique, and happy birthday me!

Until next time...