The other day I had a quick mid-life crisis breakdown. Just kidding. It wasn't a breakdown but I did have a quick panic.
I was sitting in the back seat of my friend's car and for some reason, some how, my mind wandered off and I suddenly started thinking about how old I was.
I haven't really thought about my age for a while now. Most people don't ask me anymore anyways. But I have noticed that a lot of people that do try to guess/ask, they usually think I'm like in my late 20's. I laugh it off because they say I am mature for my age and inside I think to myself BUT I'M STILL YOUNG- WIN-WIN-WIN!
BUT THEN, while i was sitting in the back seat - I realized, I am turning 24.
I am...not young anymore. Wthell. I am not young!
Time truly flies by you. Just the other day I was still 22. People still confused me for the average college student, struggling to find work, living at home with my parents and having no clue as to what to do with my life. I laugh it off too because I am very well aware of the college stereotype these adults have. Isn't it crazy ? Everyday I find articles and articles about how my age group is part of that lost generation of people who have no direction in life. But we can't blame them. Our generation has been sheltered much from opportunity to go out there and take risks and experience things on their own. It's no wonder why we don't know how to anything for ourselves any more.
I remember when I first moved out at - I didn't know how to use the laundry machine.
My friends and I laughed about it at the time
But now, looking back, I realize how dumb that was. How do I not understand how to take care of myself??? I am suppose to be ready for marriage age [at least that's what my mom tells me ]
Much has changed since the past 2-3 yrs. I know how to do laundry now. I can separate my whites and colors :D
Jokes aside. My time is running out and I have a lot to do before I officially turn 24. I had set goals for myself before. I knew what it was I wanted to accomplish before I turned 24.
I wanted to be financially stable. I wanted to help out my parents. I wanted to have a career with a company that I truly wanted to work with and grow with it. I wanted to be in a position of independence.
I am lucky I'm not far from my goals but I want to do more for myself. Better.
Just the other day I was invited to a red carpet event - VH1 - Save the Music // I was definitely, the youngest person in the room [Actually I was also the only Asian female in the whole room LOL - yay minorities!] But I looked around the room full of accomplished people/celebrities/and what not and I thought to myself about what I have done in life. It really wakes you up when you change your environment. Going from the average crowd that just hangs out at the park and going into a room full of people who have actually things going on in their lives; private jets to catch; million dollar contracts to sign.
- Trish Ramado (Celebrity Stylist), Xiao Chen (NuViza), Rich Valdes (Host), Carmen Ramos (Fashion Blogger/Socialite), Nick Slay (PR) Photo credits: Dean Huggie
I want to do that. I want to sign a million dollar contract. That will be one of my goals to hit. That's my project
So lesson now, don't waste your time. It's the most valuable thing you have. You can waste money because you can always make it back but time, once it's gone, it's gone, it's never coming back. Opportunity doesn't keep their doors open forever. The biggest investment you can make is into yourself.
Let's get to work ;)
I'd like to give kudos to the founder #AEvaji at #10Go #NuViza for creating such an opportunity for me. Without this project, I would not have been able to do the things I've done, met the people I've met. And have amazing #products
Just because everyone else gave up on their dreams, doesn't mean you can too
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