It’s been a year since I graduated from college aaaand I almost forgot. It feels like college was a lifetime ago even though I can still remember the layout of my dorm and my class schedules. But as I sat down to force myself to “reflect” on the past year, I realized that a lot of things have surprised me about the world, myself, and all that jazz.
Now that I’m a year post-grad, here are some things I wasn’t quite expecting.
What’s up with that phase of life no one really talks about?
The one where you graduated a few months to two years ago and are still sort of trying to figure out when exactly your “crazy, just being an adult living my adult life in a BIG CITY following my dreams hustling but still thriving and traveling” years can and will begin.
I feel like most shows, movies, books, the works, have failed to acknowledge that strange phase. I mean, I understand. It’s not very exciting! But it certainly exists. It’s that gap between “I just graduated from college and I have BIG DREAMS!” and “I am in my 20s and LIVING MY LIFE and making small, but fun, mistakes but I have my own place and am independent and thriving!”
And it consists of a variety of concerns and special moments:
I just got back from a girls’ trip to Austin, Texas and it was amazing! Three of my closest friends and I have decided to go on a girls’ trip every year after graduating from college and year one was a success.
The weather was hot, the food was good, the music was loud! It’s 100% one of my favorite trips and I highly recommend Austin, Texas, if you’re looking for a great place to visit with friends. That being said, there are some definite hits, delicious eats, useful tips, and places you might want to skip that I wanted to share with you!
Here’s my honest, no-frills guide to a girls trip to Austin, Texas.
I know it’s best to blog what you know buuut I don’t know much these days. I have two cats, a job I like, a few close friends, and uncertain future plans! Also, my blog turned four years old today but I’m more sad about it than happy.
When I started this I was a sophomore in college and this blog was everything to me. I grew it and it peaked when I was a junior in college until it sort of plateaued where it is now. I can’t even say I’m working on changing that. Admittedly, I’m waiting for the next phase of my life (moving out??) to eventually happen and hopefully spark some inspiration and blogging energy.
Anywho. Writing about what I know! Well, I’m in my 20s (barely, I’m 22) and I’ve noticed a few fun and not-so-fun things no one ever told me about this phase of life. So yeah! Here are things no one ever told you about being in your 20s from someone who is literally 22. Maybe they’ll be of use to you.
