To all you twentysomethings out there — there’s a lot of false advertising about the adult world. That vision in your head of having I-can-do-whatever-the-eff-I-want independence, a spotless rent-controlled apartment and Bloody Mary-filled brunches on the reg. is only half-true. The other half (the half so rudely forgotten by Hollywood and social media) includes bills and taxes (where does that money go anyway?), dealing with some pretty shitty jobs (and, occasionally, people), and basically not knowing what the hell you’re doing with your life pretty much every second of every day.
The truth is, your twenties are a weird time. You’re a man- or woman-child with the responsibility of an adult, but you’re still getting carded. You feel like you should have it all figured out, but you don’t. But don’t worry; your twenties aren’t all engagement posts and existential thoughts. They’re actually some of the best years you’ll ever have…
And here’s how to make the most of them.