Eight long months it's been since I've publicly posted on my blog. Eight long months filled with tons of new changes. Eight long months of college, homework, and quizzes. Eight months is far to long, it's not that I didn't have anything to say, it's just that sometimes life takes you by storm and you lose track of things you once did. I hope to get back on track, jumping head first with the fact that I am turning 23 in a matter of weeks!
Now I feel like when you turn 23 you really have to start getting serious about becoming an adult. At 22 you are still trying to hang on to you 21st year, still washing all of your clothes in one cycle, still eating hot pockets for dinner, and still sleeping past 10:30. Not wanting to face the music that you are inevitably going to have to grow up and become a real life adult. I have decided that it's time I get the ball rolling, so I clearly went to my local Barnes & Noble and picked up Kelly Williams Bown's, Adulting book. This is a 468 easy(ish) step book that will hopefully conclude in teaching you a few tips to becoming an adult. Now I'm not sure how effective this step by step book can really make you into an "adult", but so far I've found a few really helpful tips.
The age 23 I think is the age where you let go of the most outrageous dreams that you have for yourself, like thinking you will be able to make a super hilarious viral video that will result in you going on The Ellen Show and you never having to work a day in your life, chances are slim to none of that happening. It's now time to create dreams that can become a reality, like finding a really great job, deciding to be more healthy, or trading your used Honda and buying a new car. It is time to start checking the expiration date on the food in your pantry, and buying toilet paper in bulk, because lets face it that is the LAST thing you want to run out of.
Start to wear more sunscreen, I mean really ladies is your tan worth the wrinkles you will get on your face when you're only in your thirties? This is a great habit to form, always put on sunscreen!!! Yes it is sticky and gross but it is way worth the hassle. Also there is no better time to start to love water, this will keep you hydrated in the Texas summer heat as well as keeping your skin bright!
Purchase real food. Start making dinner at home more rather than grabbing Taco Bell on your way home from work. Even if you are cooking for one, Pintrest is a life savor with recipes, and you will have leftovers! WIN WIN. It has been proven that these non real food items that taste so "delicious" only taste that way to make you keep eating more, ending in weight gain and you feeling sorry for yourself while you watch Greys Anatomy. You would not believe how easy it is to make grilled chicken with rice.
Your car, is a great next topic. Your car is something you use quite frequently so why would you not want to take care of it? Be sure to get your oil changed on time, rotate your tires as needed, and try to keep eating in it to a minimum. Don't get me wrong on a long road trip I cant survive without a slim jim or BBQ chips, but if you do eat then vacuum shortly after. You spend far to much time in your car to not take care of it. Bonus if you have a Bath and Body Works car air freshener!
Clean up your social media. Take the time to go through your albums on Facebook and really pick through which are appropriate, these are a representation of yourself so make sure to get rid of those wild spring break pictures. Also now is a great time to go through your list of 2,400 friends, who really needs that many friends? When you see someone posting something negative or gossiping like they are still in high school this should be a clear red flag pointing you to the delete button. Social media plays such a big role in today's world that most companies want access to view what type of person they will be hiring, so no better time then now.
Develop a new outlook on partying. Partying as a college student and as an adult are two very different things. Partying as an adult will consist of RSVP(ing) however do not look at this thinking you can't still have a good time, there will just be more parties where getting drunk and hooking up are not the goal.
Be okay with being alone. I think a lot of people are extremely afraid to be alone, whether that be in a romantic since, or just going out to dinner alone. Learning to live with yourself is so important because you will be with yourself for all of your life, might as well learn to enjoy your own company. Trust me if you're at lunch by yourself and see someone looking over their shoulder at you they are not thinking "oh my gosh she is all alone, she must not have any friends or boyfriend" chances are they are thinking about their dog, or if they paid their rent on time. When you decide to not care about everyone else thoughts then you will be in a much happier place.
Becoming an adult is not the end of your universe, there will be new things to look forward to in life, such as meeting your soul mate, getting a job where you can actually move up and grow in, and starting a family. You're no longer having to depend on your parents and becoming independent isn't as scary as it sounds, it is very fulfilling. Don't forget all around you; people you're friends with, people you've grown up with, and people you will meet along the way, are all too growing up.
So here's to
23!
