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The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Your Twenties

Everything from paying taxes to turning 21.

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I very recently joined the 20-years-old club and have very mixed emotions. As one of the first people of my friends to turn twenty, it's kind of surreal. As my friends said, ten more years until I'm 30 and I'm also half way to 40 years old... So I have that to look forward to, but also a lot fun, unforgettable memories.

1. Turning 21.

Woo-hoo!

2. Studying abroad.


3. Graduating college.

I'll actually probably be crying.

4. Going to grad school.

The grand finale of education.

5. Paying off my college loans.

Which I'll probably be paying off for the rest of my life.

6. Getting my first full-time job.

Yay!

7. Living on my own.

Sure it will be terrifying, but it will also be great to have my own home.

8. Trying to get my life together.

The key word is trying.

9. Traveling.

10. Seeing where my friends end up.

May or may not go something like this.

11. Making my own meals.

Roman, Easy-Mac, candy and cereal all day, every day.

12. Being a responsible adult.

It definitely won't happen over night... if it does ever happen.

13. Meeting new people who get the struggles.

14. Paying taxes and rent.

15. Adopting many, many animals.

16. I will appreciate sleep even more.

17. I will learn to take care of myself.

It sure won't be easy.

18. Going to weddings!

I cannot wait!

19. High school and college reunions.

Wow, we are old.

20. Being a child at heart and avoiding adulthood.



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