Your twenties are a time of change, of adapting, growing up and becoming an ‘adult’.
Sometimes the transition is not as smooth as we hope, and we definitely tell ourselves some lies to help us get through the harder times.
1. I have the alcohol tolerance of my 18-year-old self
Pre-drink on vodka, switch to beers and then someone gets in the tequila and jager bombs. 18 year old me = dancing on tables like I’m Beyonce. 25 year old me = head down the toilet.
2. Those comments my family were making about me settling down at my cousin’s wedding were all jokes
We’ve all been there.
What they say: ‘When are you going to find a lovely lady/gentleman to settle down with’
What they mean: ‘We are all worried you are going to end up alone/unhappy/with cats’
3. Buying a hoover and an ironing board will make my parents think I’ve got it together
Selfie of me with hoover that is broken and/or ironing board from the market down the road means I am now an adult in my parent’s eyes – right?
4. I WILL start saving next month
The idea of saving for a house deposit, or being able to travel the world is the dream in your twenties. However, when you start earning the cash it tends to just disappear on food, drink, nights out, wine, Dominos etc..
NEXT MONTH I will save, or maybe the month after that..
5. One drink after work means ONE drink
Then someone suggests you get the Prosecco in to celebrate it being Friday and the next thing you know you’re in the queue for that crappy club you promised yourself you’d never go back to.
6. I will learn to cook real meals when I start earning real money
I don’t think it’s appropriate to have beans on toast as a staple meal in my diet at 25 but I would rather spend my money on beer/nights out/clothes/holidays (delete as appropriate)
7. I am not obsessed with swiping
I could delete Tinder whenever I wanted.
8. I am completely on track with my five year plan
I can visualise that promotion, new job, big move with minimal stress and pain.
9. I’ll get in touch with that old school friend I haven’t spoken to in years
Should probably get searching for them on Facebook. Are we even Facebook friends? Did we have Facebook when we were friends? Maybe I should do this later…
10. Travelling the world is not a delay tactic into the real world – I’m finding myself
Spending all my savings on full moon parties, camel treks and surfing on the Gold Coast is a way for me to really figure out where I want to go in life.
11. I will get up before work tomorrow and go for a run
Oh, Hi 6am alarm you came around quickly – SNOOZE.
12. Straightening my clothes with hair straighteners is the same as ironing them
Why waste valuable money on an iron when I have GHDs to hand. Savvy, not cheap.
13. It’s on sale – therefore I’m basically saving money
New trainers, new dress, holiday – if it’s got SALE on it then it’s not really costing me anything.
14. I can look after myself
My friends are all settling down, having kids and getting married – I am currently working on getting to work on time, eating a balanced diet and and living within my means.
15. I miss my teenage years
I made it through the drunken nights out, the embarrassing stories and the transition from hormonal teen to mild alcoholic with a few mishaps.
Now I’m definitely older, marginally wiser, and still get to pretend I’m eighteen every so often…kind of.
