It’s the day before my 25th birthday. I’m in beautiful New Zealand, Paihia, also known as the bay of islands. Hundreds of little islands situated on the coast of Paihia. So what better way to celebrate my birthday than being here and in the sunshine!

The thought of turning 25 (half way to 50... jeez!) sent a slight panic through me. Yes, I’ve travelled to some amazing places but I’m still yet to find that ‘career’, the job I totally and utterly want to do for the rest of my working days.

After leaving university you feel a slight panic to go out and find that job. But no one tells you exactly how hard it would be when you leave uni. I tried for a little but then stopped and thought, wait I love travelling so why not do something I love until I find that job for me.

So that’s what I’ve done and this is the first birthday il be spending away, on the complete opposite side of the world but I couldn’t be happier in where I am.

I still do get the slight panic run through me, especially as I’m still unsure of what I'm going to do when I head back home in May. But as my wonderful friends say ‘you’re living your best life’, and they're totally right.

Finding that right career can be hard. I know a few people that have struggled to find their desired jobs and others who haven't just yet. But there is no rush. We have our whole lives to find that career and to get ourselves a mortgage, why speed the process up and rush it.

Travelling is my passion and I’m so grateful I’ve had the opportunity to do it.

I may not have my dream career sorted just yet but I do have sandy beaches, a corona beer in my hand and some incredible memories to soften that blow (if it even is one)!

Now, turning 25 is the time to stop worrying myself about getting that career, to focus on the now and enjoy what’s to come in my next year. I'm living for the moment and enjoying every second.

Now seeing as I’m in New Zealand for my birthday it’s time to hit the beach, fly on a parasail, indulge in some birthday cake and drink my body in my favourite white wine. Keeping it classy of course...

Bring on the next year, now I'll be classed as being in my mid-twenties...

Amy x