I'm finding that we Twenty-Somethings are in a challenging spot. We have learned so much already, in our lives and academic trials, but Holy Unexpected Batman, there's a ton of stuff they didn't care to warn us about! Finances, job hunting, heartache, vehicle smarts, unabated velcro...there's so much to figure out.
Most of us who have served our college time have learned to handle our own laundry and live off of small funds and lint for a chunk of time; those lessons are now in our arsenals for the future. Yet, when we trotted across the stage in our Hogwarts-esque robes during the graduation ceremony, we had only a glimpse of the idea of what lied ahead of us. We are perfectly aware of this economy...very aware. So in order to prosper we have already prepared ourselves sufficiently by learning what we can when we can...then posting it on Facebook for all our friends. Or so we hoped.
My mantra: keep your head up. Just don't be stupid about it and drown yourself in the rain. You may be hitting all sorts of walls, but this is NOT the time to throw in the tear-soaked towel. Rather, this IS the time to dance around like a fool and discover yourself. Think about it. When was the last time you looked inward? For the last several years we've been so busy fretting about school, work, family, friends, our goals, etc. that we strayed a bit from our original selves. Through all this experience we've expanded our stories and opened our eyes. That's the sort of stuff that changes a person...and in all the right ways. So don't be afraid to see where your life has taken you and where you really stand now. Maybe that major you eventually graduated with isn't your calling. So what? You've learned plenty from it to apply those skills to what really excites you.
Everything you've accomplished and weathered contributes to who you are and what you're capable of. Use this knowledge to your advantage. Take on the world or just the day. It's all your choice, so just keep swimming, fellow flounderers.
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