So I turned 27 about a month ago…and it has taken me that long to realize that I am, in fact, no longer in my mid-twenties. Yup, that’s right, I’m now in my LATE twenties. Needless to say when I finally realized this, well, I was not entirely thrilled. Seriously, I was JUST 25 like yesterday! Wasn’t I?
Obviously the first things I did when realizing this were:
A. Wallow a tiny bit, mourning the days of my youth
B. Inspect my face for every wrinkle
Okay I may be embellishing a little bit, but I DID notice what looks like the beginning of the tiniest wrinkle on my forehead, which cued an unnecessarily expensive skincare order. Still not entirely sure what hyaluronic acid is, but I bought it. Also, do anti-wrinkle creams realllllly work? Don’t know, but I bought that too.
Anyway, looks aside, what really bothered me about being in my late twenties was that I felt so disappointed in myself. Because I thought I would have so many things done and sorted by this age; like I would be a full-fledged adult by now. Yet I feel like I’ve fallen short.
I was so sure that, by this time, I’d be married, living in my own home, and have at least one kid by now. I thought I’d have an amazing career, a great social life, and literally have it all. Well, I got the marriage thing down, so that counts for something, right?
We listen to our parents talk about how they got a job straight out of college, bought their first house at 25 on half the income that we make now, and started a family, creating the perfect “nuclear” family life all before hitting 30. I always used to live with that picture in my head, but now I clearly know that lol it ain’t that easy.
Not to be cliched or anything, but it really does feel like time is passing by so much quicker than I’d like it to. Can it please slow down just a bit so I can catch up? I feel like I’m going to blink and before I know it I’ll be 30 and holy hell where did the last few years go? I’m tellin’ ya, being in your late twenties really does make you very aware of your life.
Now, I’m not saying being in your late twenties sucks completely, because that would be a bit over the top. And even though I do feel disappointed that I haven’t reached the milestones yet that I’ve wanted to, I always remember to give myself a break. I can’t stop time (cue “If I Could Turn Back Time” tune by Cher). And I can’t force to happen; I have to let them happen naturally. Ya know, all good things come to those who wait and all that jazz.
Also, hangovers are MUCH worse now than they were when I was in my mid-twenties.
Anyone else feeling the struggle of being in your late twenties?
xx Lauren
You are in the perfect place for where you need to be right now. You are gathering up the lessons and experiences you need, ready to be a mum when the time is right or to follow the perfect career path for you. There are things you have done or are doing that wouldn’t be possible, if you had gone down another path. Remember to rejoice in all the achievements you have gained so far because there are many and they are setting you up for greatness! 🙂
Thanks,love! xx
I think people can let themselves be bogged down with the milestones expected of them. I’m 34 and married but we still rent our house, with no plans/aspirations/resources to buy, are childless (through choice) and both have jobs that pay the bills and allow us enough disposable income to have a bloody good time spending it. See, there are ups to not conforming to the standard timeline that’s rammed down our throats from a young age. I would advise you not to sweat it – things have a way of working themselves out and as long as you’re happy and having fun, what else is there to worry about? Life’s too short to worry it away x
Too true, my friend!
I clicked on this post because of your Claddagh ring tattoo and hope that meant your a Buffy the Vampire Slayer fan. 😂 … I completely understand where you’re coming from, I turned 30 this year and there was so much I though I’d have achieved by this point in my life. Instead I’m trying to look at what I have done – travelled, met one of my idols, got a steady job, learnt it’s OK to be not OK – things like that.