It's a new year and a year that I also embark on the lovely quarter life crisis age of 25. It's official, but I'm trying to embrace it.
Yes I'm talking about that quarter life crisis where I'm questioning where I am in life and if THIS is what I truly want to be doing? Where I feel like I'm having to justify my actions for not doing what is socially expected of me. As of now a white picket fence, a home in the burbs, and a minivan with soccer decals doesn't seem to excite me. but then again nothing in my life right now seems to exciting. I guess that's what the quarter life crisis is about. finding what does excite me. figuring myself out(still) and finding my passion in life.
I guess I should clarify. I'm mainly talking about my career. Can I call it that? I don't know if I pictured myself at 25 sitting behind a computer all day doing car financing. Actually, I'm sure as hell that's not what i had planned for myself. Although it is a good job "for now" I pray I don't get sucked in to this way of life and BAM before I know it I'm at the Mid-life crisis age of 50 being one of those "should of could of" saps and purchasing a new shiny red sports car with my new 18 year old boyfriend. Okay....that may be over the top, but you get it.
I must also clarify that boyfriend is not included in this so called crisis (Okay maybe one day I had a freak out sorry babe!) If anything he adds excitement and the drive to figure out what I really want, and for that I'm thankful. I never would have imagined being lucky enough to have him as my boyfriend. boy how life has changed from one year ago. An AMAZING change at that.
So I guess the crisis for me is about life. Growing up, transforming, and figuring out MY REAL path, and finding PASSION in it. It's about not getting stuck somewhere because it's comfortable. It's about being fearless and not giving a shit for not following the "norm" whatever the "norm" is anymore. What it's really all about though....ME! Me ME me! :) Selfish? Nah.
So ummm..... what's goin on for the new year with all of you?
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Quarter Life Crisis?
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i hear ya! haha!
And i will just burn that cd for you so don't you even try to buy it . . . :)
You are so cute Jo:)It's sounds to me like you are living the life!!
great... is this what i have to look forward to on my birthday? mid life crisis? ha ha... j/k girl. Your just living life. thats what your supposed to do. figuring things out as you go along... glad i'm part of yours:)
great... is this what i have to look forward to on my birthday? mid life crisis? ha ha... j/k girl. Your just living life. thats what your supposed to do. figuring things out as you go along... glad i'm part of yours:)
Oh jo how you make me laugh! I love your posts and get so sad when you deprive us for months at a time! 25 is a crazy one huh...and guess what just 5 short years and it will get even crazier. 30 whatever! Anyways for now we are kind of old. Remember how old that seemed back in high school, wow I do not feel 25 that is for damn sure! Anyways I am excited to find out what act of fearlessness will be for you... :)
Like you said....what is the norm anyway? That is one of the hardest things...deciding what exactly it is that you want. That is the first step.
your so funny! I think you have it figured out... it's all about enjoying the NOW and not waiting for something to get better!
I know we weren't buddies or anything but I saw your comment on Mandy's blog and now I'm checkin’ out yours. I feel you on the quarter life crisis thing, though. I'm 25 and I actually do sit behind a computer and analyze construction financing. I get to have meetings about construction financing, too! The bitter sweet news is I’m probably going to get laid off in the throes of this recession. Maybe it’s another chance to seize the freakin’ day, huh… Let’s hope
rub it in all you want little missy. and what's this i hear that you are coming to ladies night on friday? this better be the truth.
i am glad you're entertained by my words. thats my life ambition. entertain jocelyn for 15 minutes a day. i'm glad i succeeded today. :)
and yeah. Kip's real sincere!
has he ever called, and then just started singing "i just called to say i love you...i just called to show how much i care...."
yeah. try that one on for size. or don't. its okay.
love, tif.
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