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Being In Your Early 20s According To “Alice In Wonderland”

There is a comfort in knowing you are not alone in the madness.

Katherine DeVita

Feb 13, 2017

Eastern University

Being In Your Early 20s According To “Alice In Wonderland”

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Being in your early 20s is a roller coaster of emotions and a time of transition. You aren’t necessarily adult enough yet to live on your own or get married, but you have just finished school and are looking to start your career. Some of you may even still be in school and are not leaving the cocoon of college just yet. No matter where you are in your journey, you will relate to some degree.

1. Everyone has an idea of how their 20s will go.

Often times, life does not go the way you planned. It can take a while to find the right job or relationship. You might completely change course-- it happens.

2. You have to stay organized.

Repeat after me: time management is the key to success.

3. Even though your bank account would disapprove, sometimes you still need a night out with a friend.

And your friend will understand where you are coming from.

4. You spend some time crying…

Ugly crying is the worst.

5. Even though it is not productive.

Sometimes you need to have the mini pity party, but get back up and keep going.

6. Each year you become less interested in aging.

Let's be honest: after 21, no one cares about birthdays anymore.

7. You reach a certain point where you stand up for yourself.

Stay focused on your goals, but sometimes you need to put someone in their place (stay classy, though).

8. You also start to let go of people who do not better your life.

Some friendships drift away through no fault of anyone. Other times, you need to remove a "friend" who is not adding value to your quality of life.

9. Sometimes you still need advice and that’s OK.

It is okay to ask a parent, friend or partner for advice. Just because you are in your 20s does not mean you have all the answers. (Bonus Mature Points, if you actually admit that.)

10. Once in a while, you will drink something you shouldn't.

Always drink responsibly.

11. Your hard work will pay off.

It may not feel like it now, but you will have the life you want someday. You will have the dream job, the best partner, a lovely house, and beautiful kids. Just keep working towards your goals.

12.You realize everyone else is just as mad as you are.

Everyone is feeling just as confused and overwhelmed as you are. There is a comfort in knowing you are not alone in the madness--although, everyone's madness is different.

Everything you are feeling is normal. Keep your head up--it will all work out.

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Being In Your Early 20s According To “Alice In Wonderland”

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1. Everyone has an idea of how their 20s will go.

2. You have to stay organized.

3. Even though your bank account would disapprove, sometimes you still need a night out with a friend.

4. You spend some time crying…

5. Even though it is not productive.

6. Each year you become less interested in aging.

7. You reach a certain point where you stand up for yourself.

8. You also start to let go of people who do not better your life.

9. Sometimes you still need advice and that’s OK.

10. Once in a while, you will drink something you shouldn't.

11. Your hard work will pay off.

12.You realize everyone else is just as mad as you are.

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8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

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1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

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