It's been quite a while...I was correct to assume that the fun of my unemployed activities would not last very long. Nonetheless, I think it's time to make an update.
From my very short experience in the full time work force, I can't believe how much I have learned so far. Lately I have experienced some difficult feelings and emotions, but I guess they are necessary to really learn things. My father always tells me that growth is painful, so I would imagine that it is not an easy learning experience. I've also often heard that you spend the ages 20-25 really learning about yourself, and I am beginning to accept that as the truth. Here are some lessons that I have learned so far:
1. Budgeting sucks. I thought I was good at keeping myself on a budget. Turns out that I am-but it's extremely different when you have actual adult bills. I know that I'll never have all the money that I want, but it's important to save while I can. Seriously, being responsible is annoying. I could have probably bought 3 Louis Vuitton's and a pony by now.
2. People are mean. Everyone likes to talk about good karma and putting out vibes that you would like to receive back. All that is fine, but sometimes it doesn't work that way. People will disrespect you, stab you in the back, and drag your name through the mud after you stick your neck our for them. Sometimes it just happens.
3. It's important to say no. While I have been pretty good at eating well and exercising often, there are many more factors involved to fully take care of yourself. Sometimes you just have to take a step back and avoid activities that will require you to run on your last 5% of energy. I want to work hard while I have the energy, but I don't want to burn myself out too quickly.
4. God works in mysterious ways. If you aren't a believer, feel free to insert another higher power in reference to your own life. No matter how much you try to plan things for yourself, it ain't happening if it isn't His will.
5. Find something to laugh at. When you have the worst day ever, miss your lunch, work 2 extra hours then get stood up by some jerk, crying is not going to change any of that. On the other hand, laughing at something really funny will help alleviate you from the feeling of needing to kick out every window in sight.
So here are my five pillars of wisdom. Life can be hard, but every challenge has the opportunity to become a personal victory. So hang in there!
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