I turn 25 on the 25th of this month. That is today. It is supposed to be a lucky day. A golden birthday, it is called. So I’ll go with that.
Very frankly, I wasn’t really looking forward to my birthday. Without my family and having most of my friends miles and countries away isn’t really the best way to celebrate my birthday. Or perhaps the gravity of the situation that quarter life crisis is officially here, is something I am not ready for. So, yeah, I don’t really want this birthday.
Nevertheless, time won’t wait for me. It is funny how I never understood people when they claimed that time flies, but now, I feel the exact same thing. I really didn’t realize how this year just zooped away. And a year of my life is officially getting over.
Therefore, I decided to do a little introspection and reflection into this past year. And I want to share 25 things that impacted me within this year. And I’m sure that it will appeal to everybody within this age.
- Have faith in yourself
You’ve proved a lot of things to a lot of people and above all, to yourself. It is time to trust your abilities incessantly.
- Life is fucking tricky
It is never, ever, ever going to go as you plan. It is best to just live at the moment and not predict anything about the future.
- Being alone and independent is intimidating
There are many days where you love being on your own and making your own rules. On other days, it will scare and intimidate you for having no backup. Go through it. You made the right choice.
- This is a weird age to be in
You have new responsibilities. You possess no experience. You stumble to make decisions. You have no idea what is happening. Relax. Switch off your brain, will you?
- And it is the bestest age to be in
No major family responsibilities. Endless (yes, endless) opportunities. Ability to take risks. Leeway to deal with failure. Reasonable time, money and energy. Good deal, right?
- TRAVEL
Visit new places. Check new countries. Acquaint yourself to a different culture. Rekindle and revisit yourself in your journey. Make memories always.
- Do something experimental every week
It can be as simple as trying a new type of alcohol or as difficult as completing a beautiful hike. Do something radical though. You will have a lot of stories to share that way.
- Your health is important
We are still kids at heart and we don’t realize that our bodies are growing older. All of us, each one of us, have family histories pertaining to some ailment. It is time to start taking it seriously.
- But don’t obsess just as yet
I know people who propagate veganism, fad diets, no gluten, zero sugar, and nil carbs diet. Everybody is increasingly tracking diet with their apps, noting calories burnt via Fitbit. Chill. Obsession never helps.
- Read and watch and learn everything
It always helps. Get to know new things. Read through random articles and stuff. Watch a good show or a brilliant documentary. All of this molds your personality.
- Let go off love
Life is not a fairytale love story where a person should do everything it takes to get his/her love. Some things are just not meant to be. For all such things, let it go.
- Learn to cook and/or bake
I know it looks like a lot of work. I know we are much better lazying around our couches. But cooking or coming up with something edible by ourselves is a fulfilling experience. Try it.
- You will never know if you never try
It is good to be careful. But often, we take it too far and hold back on a lot of things. Take chances sometimes. It might be really worth it.
- Being selfish is not always a negative thing
Sometimes it is needed. Sometimes it is purely right. To put your perspectives before others. If you won’t, who will?
- Sometimes, don’t give a fuck about anything
Our daily lives often leave us with a lot of accountabilities, worries and anxiety. Every month, for atleast a day, shut everything and just recharge.
- Don’t be under any pressure to commit to someone
Marriage is a tough decision. That commitment is big. If you are not ready, you simply are not. It is wrong to take an incorrect decision, just because you are at ‘that’ age.
- It is perfectly fine if you are single
Even if the whole society raises eyebrows over your single status, it is completely okay. Don’t rush yourself into these things. It is okay to have other priorities. It is okay to wait.
- Don’t waste your time so easily
We spend most of our childhood waiting and rushing to be an adult and eventually realize that childhood was awesome. The same realization will happen after a couple of years. Enjoy now.
- Success is not happiness
We have been brainwashed to take our positions, our salaries, our jobs as success and, ultimate happiness. It is not. It never will be.
- Be child-like
Keep the child in you always alive. Learn to find happiness in the simplest and easiest of things. Keep on laughing genuinely.
- Feeling lonely is temporary
We all feel lonely, irrespective of staying alone or having a family. But be aware that the feeling will phase out. I am an auto-phobic and I still realized that.
- Don’t be apologetic of who you truly are
Embrace your real self. Be happy in your own skin and perspectives. The world will always find faults. It is a reflection of what they see, not who you are.
- A personal communication trumps outdo ones
Take the time out to meet people and talk. Yes, it is uncomfortable. But texting, chatting and messaging are not real. Make true connections.
- Love your family
No family is perfect. It will never be. But these people are the only ones whom you owe a lot to. Make time for them.
- Love your life
Yes. Even if you have a thousand reasons to complain, yet, love it. You have one. Be thankful and grateful for each day.
Happy Reading 🙂
My Boundless Thoughts 
Happy Golden B’day to you!!
A good and learning read!!