1.) You're old enough to remember all of the awesome shows that were on Nickelodeon in the 90's- and young enough to stay up from midnight to 4 am on weeknights to relive the memories on TeenNick.
2.) This is the only decade in your life in which it is perfectly acceptable to make a ton of mistakes-as long as you pick yourself up and start over again smarter. I'm thinking I will miss mistake-forgiveness in my thirties, since I should "know better" by then.
3.) This is the best decade of your life to get a two-seater, used, convertible Mustang (or any convertible). Think about it-most people have kids by the age of 30, if not too long after. You'll never be able to have a non-family friendly car that you can treat like your baby and fix up and put money into-at least, not until you retire. There are a lot of used convertibles up for sale these days as people choose to follow the green movement and trade cars like these in for something with better gas mileage. Also: it's not called a mid-life crisis when you buy a convertible in your twenties.
4.) There are more opportunities for unique, creative careers than ever before. Blogging is considered a career by most. Yoga and Pilates are on the rise. Being in your twenties allows you to explore different career options, weeding out what things you are happy and not happy doing. And with all of the unique jobs, whether it be mystery shopping, lounge singing, or a career in any kind of technology (especially at the rapid pace that technology is moving), you're sure to find something you'll love for the rest of your life so that you can set up your career for your thirties.
5.) New cars are becoming more affordable. In the under-20k category, we have the Kia Soul, Kia Rio, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, Ford Fiesta, and at least five more. All of those cars have a suggested retail price of 17k or below. Gone are the days of paying 3k for a used car that needed work. With the cost of cars going down, it's easier than ever to finance a brand new car and save the repair headaches.
6.) In real estate, it's a buyers market. Due to the economy, foreclosures and serious dips in the housing market have also made it easier to get a mortgage and own your first house earlier than ever before. Getting your starter house is exciting, and a great experience that will benefit you as you buy more houses down the line.
7.) Ever wanted to take a road trip? Your twenties is the perfect time. You can get a group of friends together, take a week off of work and plot your journey-driving along the Blue Ridge Parkway, seeing the Grand Canyon, or just taking a trip to Las Vegas. More cars these days, even some lower priced ones like the Kia Soul, are getting higher gas mileage-or even better, using a rechargeable battery with a gas tank as backup. The money you'll save on gas will pay for your trip, which in 2012, will be a little more affordable thanks to the eco-friendly movement and make you feel good for going on and adventure and being green.
8.) You can drink now! (Responsibly!) In your twenties, you can still drink at night and go to work the next day feeling fine. And these days, there's so many cabs, shuttles, and different modes of even free transportation that you don't have to worry about the ride home-just stick with your pals when you go out and take a cab or train back to the house. Everyone wins!
9.) You can test out those dreadlocks, face piercings, ripped jeans, and quirky outfits that you've put together from thrift stores to find your style. Your twenties is about being young and free to experiment. Right now in 2012, we're having the best of both worlds-fashion is moving forward and creating new things while bringing back the vintage movement. This is a prime year to try out different looks from all decades-without any kids telling you that you're "embarrassing" them.
10.) You can take your time finding "the one". It's okay to have two, or three, or four "the ones" before you actually find the person you want to marry. And with all the possibilities you have in your twenties, you can relax and just let life take its course. Even with eHarmony, other dating sites, and all of the other ways dating happens these days, you can date around and take your time figuring out what you really want from life. You don't have to compromise.
No comments:
Post a Comment