I'm on the verge of adulthood, or in the midst of it. It's hard to tell because it's a fierce battle between the reality of things such as my 26th birthday, recently passed, and the things below, and adolescent denial.
1) Four weddings, four more weddings and eight engagements
My Facebook feed is choc-a-bloc with beautiful pictures of brides to be, grooms to be, brides and grooms, and congratulatory messages. I sigh and aww very loudly at rings and happy couples, but then chicken out when Weng says to go and get my finger sized.
2) Findaproperty
We are jumping onto the property ladder with the help of my parents' massive generosity. It is a mind numbingly large amount of money, which we'll pay back of course, but still, a huge amount of money to owe for a significant amount of time i.e. most of our lives.
3) What do you want to do with your career?
What? I have a 'career'? Apparently it's no longer ok to say, 'I dunno, I'll figure it out when I get older', because I am. now. old. and I needed to know, like, a month ago, when I was supposed to have submitted my 'development plan' for the year with my carefully balanced and considered ambitions. To that point, what ambitions?
4) The noobs are SO YOUNG
They're like my brother's year. My brother is still picking his nose and eating it in my head, not nearly old enough to hold down a real job...geez.
The only upside of getting older? I can (just about) afford a lavish 2 week holiday to Peru this autumn. Woohoo!
8 comments:
1. I wouldn't rush it either. I'm seeing all my Mirian friends get married, my classmates and such, getting babies too i might add and i'm only 4 months older than you.
2. It may hurt your wallet for a very very long time, but property can also help you for a very very long time. Depends on how you play your cards, that prop could give you financial freedom. e.g no need to worry about number 3!
3. I still worry about what to do with my life, yet the more i worry, the less i get done. So, i take opportunities and learn where i can from people who've been through the same "problem" as i have. In the end, its your story to tell, whatever path you take, you'll have a great story on your hands :)
4. Man, last time i saw all of you was what, 15 years ago? Hah, well, there you go!
Brian Chan
hello Brian! how are you? So kind of you to leave such a thoughtful response :) hope you and your fam are all keeping well
omgosh ashley. now you're making me terrified bout getting older! BUT peru? lavish? = envy! =)
Hiya ash! Im good, busy as hell! We're all fine, although this year has been filled with natural disasters and what not. Are all of you where ever you are? Actually, WHERE are you? lol
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Our life situations aren't quite the same, but a lot of it struck close to home. My 26th birthday was last month and even though I am a college graduate, I don't have a career in sight. I envy those who seem to have it all figured out, but hopefully by the time I am way old (and just just a little old), I will figure it out too :)
Happy belated birthday :) And I hope your lavish trip to Peru is awesome.
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