tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.comments2022-09-12T08:40:39.523-07:00Your twenties: the fine print20something girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04923068701159008603noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-20209609860863796512011-09-01T19:49:11.008-07:002011-09-01T19:49:11.008-07:00You pinpoint the exact problem of probably 85% of ...You pinpoint the exact problem of probably 85% of most relationships in our generation. Sadly girls don't care anymore, or it's too tough to admit ..it's happening........carinhttp://www.facebook.com/birdylove88noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-70242452742411377862011-08-24T07:52:00.709-07:002011-08-24T07:52:00.709-07:00Even as old age advances upon me, I still ponder t...Even as old age advances upon me, I still ponder the questions you have asked. To this day I am confounded by some of the behavior I have engaged in over the years. While explanations will vary from woman to woman, I think the bottom line is our genetic disposition towards nurture, compassion and peace-making. Women are programmed to instinctively provide cohesion and collaboration in all circumstances; i.e., relationships, families, workplaces and friendships. It is not a character flaw by any means, but instead a synergistic talent that has led to our survival. Just a fun fact to throw in, 85% of women live 60% longer than men! Now I suppose the question is, who may have lost a few battles, but ended up winning the war?Dyananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-17515855188451174992011-04-12T09:13:57.342-07:002011-04-12T09:13:57.342-07:00Love the picture of the heart, reminds me of my ra...Love the picture of the heart, reminds me of my rainbow collection of must-have drugs! I was surprised to read that you feel so obliged to timelines. I was even more surprised to learn that your goals and aspirations matched my generation's so closely. I would have thought that the fight we (us middle-aged boomer women) gave with the ERA,burning our bras, adopting men-like attitudes regarding sex, would have created a different perspective for women who followed in our wake. My advice sweetie; listen to the music of your own drummer, seek to find your happiness within and most importantly, try to live your life without regret. This is your life, and for those of us fortunate enough to be invited in to share your adventure, we send our thanks.Dyananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-31949329117706451382011-04-12T08:24:46.700-07:002011-04-12T08:24:46.700-07:00You definitely can't put a timeline on life. A...You definitely can't put a timeline on life. Almost all girls do it! Everything happens at different times for different people. I thought I'd be married by 25. Well, I'll be 25 in 5 months, so that isn't happening. lol It causes more pressure to put such timelines on yourself, you have to just stay positive and strive toa chieve your goals. :) good advice!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103197130284239823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-51475229390654947142011-02-03T03:39:04.413-08:002011-02-03T03:39:04.413-08:00I've never seen/heard of this show before but ...I've never seen/heard of this show before but it sounds horrible. As much as I like TV, shows like this are messing up kids/teens severely. I noticed that I no longer thought like a teenager when, walking through a mall, when I hear a group of teen girls being obnoxious about what ever they found hilarious that day, I pray that I wasn't like that when I was that age. I fear that I was.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06612018460003683689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-36863804660737076112011-01-23T23:09:26.986-08:002011-01-23T23:09:26.986-08:00I agree with Emmy! Money does make some things in ...I agree with Emmy! Money does make some things in our lives easier and less stressful, but it doesn't make people happy. We have to earn what we want to get out of life. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it. Your education is worth all the debt in the world. No one can take your education from you. <br />I also agree that saving your money now, is one of the best things you can do for yourself. One, day you will look back on this time in your life and appreciate and be thankful for this experince. You are a smart 20 something girl...I know you will figure all this money stuff out one way or another. :o) Just don't give up on your dreams! Life goes by too fast, don't let school tution get in the way...Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958580067714076453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-1098631496541689872011-01-23T22:40:30.127-08:002011-01-23T22:40:30.127-08:00I completely agree with you! I believe that this n...I completely agree with you! I believe that this new show is doing the exact opposite of what they "claim" to be doing. And I am sorry but MTV would be the last thing on earth for helping the youth of America! Yes, each person is an individual and learns about who they are through their own self discovery and experiences, however I do think that parents and the person's home life plays a major role as well. A family who has strong morals and values is going to do far more for a teenager, than some lame MTV show. Instead, MTV should produce a show that discusses the reality of life like having a career, getting an education, and dealing with finances. But.... that would just make too much sense and be boring, so why would they? haha Instead, lets advocate teen sex, pregnancy, drinking, drugs, parting, and just plan stupidness. Jersey Shore btw, is another complete disgrace! Good article friend! :o)Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958580067714076453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-34814507170139010362011-01-22T20:38:24.205-08:002011-01-22T20:38:24.205-08:00I ask "Why?" for the majority of shows o...I ask "Why?" for the majority of shows on television today. It seems that the programming execs have lost sight of what entertainment on television should represent. All of the reality shows, except my guilty pleasure, Real Housewives of Atlanta, are avoided at all costs.Dyananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-65779670587963460122011-01-21T21:05:38.985-08:002011-01-21T21:05:38.985-08:00Emmy I love your comment!..that's a great angl...Emmy I love your comment!..that's a great angle of thought.20something girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923068701159008603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-39799029711887357142011-01-18T06:49:34.818-08:002011-01-18T06:49:34.818-08:00I love the Del Taco reference...
Yeah, it sux rig...I love the Del Taco reference...<br /><br />Yeah, it sux right now. I used to think it would be glamorous living the "poor hippie life". Like the characters in Rent or something. But it's nothing like that. But I think that in the end all of the hard work will be worth it. I feel as though that's the problem with our generation. We see all of the stuff our parents had: 1000+ channels on TV, a nice house, always food in the fridge, eating out on occasion, all of the furniture in the living room matching, etc. (Even if our parents weren't ridiculously wealthy.) So we feel as though that once we get out of college we should have the same things. We feel as though it is our "right" to have these things. But it's not our "right." It's our right to pursue all of that. <br /><br />The Bill of Rights says that we have the right to the "pursuit of happiness." Not the right "Of happiness." We have to earn it. It's not just going to fall into our laps.<br /><br />So does it suck now? YES! But hopefully in the end it'll be worth it. And maybe we'll learn that happiness isn't about having money.Emily Hornburghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517036280716456767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-14085355194095750562011-01-14T18:01:24.795-08:002011-01-14T18:01:24.795-08:00Well I tell you one thing, I'm going to be 29 ...Well I tell you one thing, I'm going to be 29 this year and I've already done the bankruptcy thing. And even after that and college and all of the shit I've had to deal with... I have NEVER eat Ramen. You just have to have some standards. I'll starve before I eat Ramen. Which coincidentally, allowed me to stop paying for a gym membership.Sara Strandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02641499434694637445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-62534678414405470592011-01-14T12:00:54.750-08:002011-01-14T12:00:54.750-08:00* due to the economy* due to the economy20something girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923068701159008603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-9920431952683408252011-01-14T12:00:10.841-08:002011-01-14T12:00:10.841-08:00Yeah I can say that it is possible to live a cushy...Yeah I can say that it is possible to live a cushy life in the twenties. I made decent money when I had my own business..but it wasn't consistent...(part of the problem with my industry)..so decided to go after my real dreams...and the irony is that the reality of life to get to my dreams is sucking big time....especially to the economy!!!!20something girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04923068701159008603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-88633011419467350452011-01-14T05:55:33.153-08:002011-01-14T05:55:33.153-08:00I can totally understand. In fact this kind of wha...I can totally understand. In fact this kind of what my last blog entry was about, lol. <br /><br />Okay, I never went to college (it's just not for me, not with what I want to do with my life.) But that's fine, because I work from home and I totally love my job. Or at least part of my job. Now, I would make MORE THAN ENOUGH money to cover everything my wife and I need.<br /><br />Except... We're overstaffed and work is cutting people's hours. So I work my ass off, and Jen and I could live comfortably. But what do you do when your work screws you over? Jen is looking for a work at home job right now, even though I really don't want her to work. <br /><br />I still want to be a professional artist. I think I'll be living comfortably in my 20s, but only once shit calms the fuck down!Sailor Julyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201797370322000117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-22104881371691309732011-01-12T18:12:06.456-08:002011-01-12T18:12:06.456-08:00The best advice is old advice, start saving. I kno...The best advice is old advice, start saving. I know the question is, "Save what?". Let's take a hard look at a typical scenario; it's morning and you are in line at Starbucks waiting your turn to order. If you took a small step back at that moment, here's what that Vente, Caramel Frap double shot no whip would look like. One coffee at $5.00, 5 days a week, multiplied by 52 weeks in the year adds up to saving a cool $1300. Before you shake your head at the thought that this might be too painful, think about all of the other $5 you spend in a day, or a month or a year. One less unnecessary trip in your car saves approximately $6, one new lipstick (to add to your other 50 tubes) saves another $12. Math is math I'm sorry to say, and the solution to the math equation you wrote about is sacrifice. Trust me or anyone like me that has undergone a complete reversal of fortune during the recent economy, saving your money will ultimately save your ass from poverty!Dyananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-48448768290897003062010-12-03T14:48:55.558-08:002010-12-03T14:48:55.558-08:00Well said! And worth thinking about. We live in a...Well said! And worth thinking about. We live in a world with such contrasts.Cynthia H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-42221912213444090442010-11-30T22:38:41.941-08:002010-11-30T22:38:41.941-08:00I agree with you completely!! It's a never end...I agree with you completely!! It's a never ending cycle unfortunately!! I, personally, would NEVER put any purchase or item before my daughter!! These "amazing" electronics will eventually get old and need to be replaced with a newer version and your family is irreplaceable!! We can go on and on about this but I can guarantee you...next year will be full of the same ignorant people!! Yuk!!!:( Loved your blog!!!;)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493463691478931384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-53431340331909061192010-11-30T09:53:45.262-08:002010-11-30T09:53:45.262-08:00That is awful. I have never participated in Black...That is awful. I have never participated in Black Friday because it seems like no one can control themselves. I think punching little girls is a sign that something need to be done, eh?<br /><br />WhitneyChunky Knubby Navelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173218303600188295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-74327819620347170002010-11-30T09:36:27.034-08:002010-11-30T09:36:27.034-08:00Sad, but poignant observations. I'm afraid the...Sad, but poignant observations. I'm afraid the commercialism and consumerism are a vicious cycle.In order to measure the present day economic situation improvements, we need the consumerism; in like fashion, for unemployment to be eradicated, we need commercialism. I'm not certain that either of the aforementioned "isms" are really the cause of bad behavior. Seemingly, as you stated, we allow bad behavior to perpetuate. Collectively, we step back, shake our heads, but then walk away from unpleasant situations without lending our opinion to the unacceptability of such grand gestures of rudeness. I would love to see a video of people engaged in bad behavior, but only if it could be broadcast on giant TV screens at the perpetrator's house of worship, place of employment, neighborhood and any other place where these ill-mannered, selfish and self-serving individuals might be recognized.Dyananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-58791010483188317602010-11-29T07:37:59.505-08:002010-11-29T07:37:59.505-08:00Oh man. THOSE WERE THE DAYS. I can barely remember...Oh man. THOSE WERE THE DAYS. I can barely remember them. ha!Skinny Diphttp://www.skinnydip.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-36695587362104401242010-11-28T20:25:53.310-08:002010-11-28T20:25:53.310-08:00I agree, I think cell phones in general have kille...I agree, I think cell phones in general have killed dating really. I had a friend that was calling and texting my sister because he liked her. Next thing I know he is calling me ranting that she is cheating on him! She does cheat on the men she dates, but I was confused because they hadn't even gone out on ONE date. He claimed that 'talking' to each other is the same thing as dating and try as I might I could not convince him otherwise, a little effort really needs to be put forth to expect anything monogamous anyone can call or text you, but it's the face to face time that sets you apart from the competition.<br /><br />I must also add that I have found a rarity now days. I'm dating a man that doesn't text, and doesn't have a facebook page. He waited till our 3rd date to even TRY to have sex with me and we have been together for a year now and he really tries at our relationship. Not everything is perfect by a long shot... but he has that quality of trying to be a good man that I can appreciate.<br /><br />I love your blog and I think that you and I am following you. Keep up the good work and check out mine if you would like.<br /><br />http://kimberli-findingmyway.blogspot.comKim Locketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15960351059439077118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-16720656343140989002010-11-28T18:26:22.422-08:002010-11-28T18:26:22.422-08:00this is true my dear.. we talked about this.. men ...this is true my dear.. we talked about this.. men are silly-dumb. I can't believe how lazy some men can be, now adaies if they can get up and pick up the phone to call you their a keeper smh ridiculous. finding a good man is like finding a unicorn! lolkiahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-7669103417103493792010-11-22T09:01:35.447-08:002010-11-22T09:01:35.447-08:00True,so true! People are lazy men or woman! It is ...True,so true! People are lazy men or woman! It is sad that a text or a sext is taking the place of courtship,i mean give us a little romance! The modern woman is more open with her sexuality but it should not be a green light to just start texting penis pics! Its sad we get excited because he text us hey.. :( princess syndrome blows!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-15183954448431423222010-11-20T10:02:50.293-08:002010-11-20T10:02:50.293-08:00Dearest Cristin, you must have been a fly on my wa...Dearest Cristin, you must have been a fly on my wall the other as I had a conversation regarding the very subject in your blog. Having the advantage of being a little older than you,(hugely stretching the truth),I can tell you that dating was all about being there with your special guy. Every girl I knew had a profound need to spend time in the presence of her man; attached at the hip was a popular posture.Young couples planned date nights, get together with the gang nights, and of course the all important, "My parents are going out of town" nights. It baffles me trying to understand "relationships" that exist through text, sext and Facebook. For this new generation, I would highly recommend spending a little face time with your significant other to whisper sweet nothings in their ears, gaze lovingly in their eyes, and copping a feel when you think no one else is watching! <br /><br />"Touch establishes communication, and what is transmitted has more meaning than words. Touch communicates involvement. It means you care that you are really supporting the other person. Touch heals and provides emotional sustenance. So reach out and touch your partner today." Dr. Martha LeeDyananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1741929397829252860.post-48587165565052733142010-11-20T08:07:49.489-08:002010-11-20T08:07:49.489-08:00I think texting in general has made it easier for ...I think texting in general has made it easier for people on many issues, one big one is for sure dating! I have to agree with Cristin on this one. Some men,(and I hesitate calling some of them this...lol)just do not take meeting someone seriously anymore. And Crisitn I remember those days too!! While I was reading your blog, I was thinking of how it was when Matt and I first started dating. It was exciting waiting for Matt to call me. I would get butterlies for the first 10 mintues of talking to him. We would ask eachother questions, get to know eachother more, and then set up our dates. I agree that this needs to happen more. Communication in general has been lost due to email, texting, and smart phones in general. However...it takes two to sext. I would almost make it a priority for you single ladies to put your foot down and make the men call you only and have limited texting for the first few weeks. If he understands, respects you, and is interested...he will do it with no hesitations. I can totally understand the frustration with this. I would hate to be single again.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16958580067714076453noreply@blogger.com