20 Reasons You’re a Twenty-Something Who Gets It

1. You’re not forcing it. Not that friendship that drains all of your energy, not that gluten free fad everyone seems to be buying into, and certainly not the if-you’re-not-married-by-thirty-you’ll-die-alone slippery slope. 2. You trust your story. Your past gives you an edge, and you rather like it. The good, the bad, and the terrible: those […]

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The Power of Possibility

Driving is my me time. I blast the music and let my mind roam, turning over each and every thought that flutters into it. Rather than trying to quiet the incessant chatter that goes on in the back of my brain throughout the day, my commute to and from work is where I let it […]

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Twenty-Something

This is one of my absolute favorite quotes. I have turned to it when I need something; when life is messy, complicated, and I am not sure of my path or of my decisions. It brings me reassurance, restores my faith, and reminds me to believe that everything is happening just as it should. Your […]

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Ambition, Hustling, and Finding Purpose

One of the most powerful things we can do is to decide what we want. To do this, we must get to know ourselves. What makes us tick? What fulfills us? What do we want our lives to look like in five, ten, or twenty years? We must take a stand in our beliefs, choose […]

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Scratch That

When deciding on the content I share within this blog, sometimes it is difficult for me to make the judgment call as to what I disclose regarding my relationships. It’s a double-edged sword. On the one hand I created Twenty-Everything as a platform to share my journey and experiences as twenty-something figuring it all out, […]

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Week 2 Wrap-Up

Week 2 of Self-Care September is already over, and I cannot believe how quickly this month is flying by. So much to do, and so little time! However, busy beats bored any day in my book. Say it with me. Busy beats bored. Being so over-committed in every area of my life made it difficult […]

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When You Need a Moment

Life is busy. As twenty-somethings, we are part of a generation that is constantly connected; to our smart phones, to social media, and to each other. We thrive on communication and are constantly on the go. We are the generation that hustles. What does busy look like? For me, it’s working full time for a biotech company, serving […]

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Somewhere In-between

“If you want to make God laugh, tell him about your plans.” -Woody Allen As a twenty-something, I often feel that I am trying to find a comfortable middle ground between making things happen and letting go. I firmly believe that the universe is working with me to help me achieve my biggest dreams, but […]

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On Taking the Bus

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In October of last year, I sold my car and began the adventure of taking public transportation. It was an experience that humbled me, challenged me, taught me patience, and at other times completely broke me down. Some days, I did not think I could stomach commuting two hours each way, to and from work, […]

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Unexpected Obstacles and the CA DMV

Clerk: “That will be four forty.” Long pause. Me:”As in, four dollars and forty cents?” Clerk: “No, Miss, four hundred and forty dollars.” Me: Gulp. And THAT is how my trip to the DMV went yesterday. After some grumbling and a few exasperated looks thrown at the clerk, I reached into my wallet and took […]

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