Is it just me, or does anyone else feel like the moment you get comfortable in your adult life, everything gets flipped upside down? Like, I was finally settling into a routine when my friends started getting engaged, moving away, or suddenly changing careers. It’s like a weird game of musical chairs but with life choices. How do you navigate that? Do you just ride the wave, or try to steer your o...
I’ve come to realize that adulting is just a never-ending cycle of pretending we know what we're doing. The other day, I was at the grocery store, standing in front of a shelf full of colorful spices, and I thought, “When did I become the person who needs to choose between turmeric and paprika?” I miss the days when my biggest culinary decision was whether to microwave leftovers or order pizza. It...
Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to have everything figured out by our twenties? I’m in my late twenties, still feeling like a kid in a grown-up’s world. Sometimes I wonder if everyone else is faking it as much as I am. Is it normal to feel lost, or is there a secret handbook I missed that tells us how to adult properly?
Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to have everything figured out by our twenties? I’m in my late twenties, still feeling like a kid in a grown-up’s world. Sometimes I wonder if everyone else is faking it as much as I am. Is it normal to feel lost, or is there a secret handbook I missed that tells us how to adult properly?
I’ve learned the hard way that not everyone deserves your vulnerability. In my early twenties, I was an open book, sharing my struggles and dreams with anyone who’d listen. Now, I realize that some people aren’t there to support you; they’re just there to gather stories to gossip about later. So, don’t be afraid to keep some pages to yourself. It's okay to share selectively; protecting your peace ...