Road to 25; An Introduction by elfree

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introduction · @elfree · Sep 24 '21 (edited)

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Road to 25; An Introduction

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If someone, anyone had told me that 15 days to my 25th birthday, I still wouldn't know what to do or what I am doing as a young woman in this age and time, I would scream a loud "You're lying" at them.

Time does catch up with us a lot faster than we hope, doesn't it? To be absolutely honest, every single time I thought about what my birthday would be like, I would imagine a gorgeous photoshoot on a beach somewhere; Me in an obviously expensive dress and feeling good about where I am in life, with the caption "This is 25."

I might still do the caption, however, I am no where near where I thought I would be right now, and to be honest, It doesn't bother me that much anymore.

Some months ago, I would say to my closest friend that I reject the age I'm turning this year, that I identified as a 20 year old. It was a joke, but it wasn't a joke. I am terrified of growing old.

My fear of growing old has nothing to do with the numbers, but everything to do with my status. Mostly financial status.

Isn't it a bit crazy that this is what we early and mid-twenties have to think about now rather than just worrying about our raging hormones and how to outwear ourselves. Well, there is still that, but the financial pressure is the absolute worst.

I wonder how bad it will get for the generation after us. They would probably start feeling like failures if they are not rich before their 18th birthday, It's all so sad.

Anyway, I'm turning 25 on the 9th of October and I think I

might just throw a party this year, because why the hell not??!!

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@ecency · Sep 24 '21

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@hivebuzz · Sep 24 '21

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@lovesniper · Sep 24 '21

Hello @elfree! This is @indayclara from @ocd (Original Content Decentralized) team. We saw that you already posted your first post here in Hive! **Congratulations and welcome**!

I think a lot of people will be able to relate to your musings. At the age of 29, I got the courage to start again from scratch and this time, I'm focusing on the things that I love. You may worry about financial stability but life isn't all about that. So if I was to give you a friendly advice, go find your passion first, know the real you and everything else will follow. 

It's also best to subscribe to [Communities](https://peakd.com/communities) you like and share your blogs there to have a wider range of audience. Or you can check out the [Communities Incubation Program](https://peakd.com/hive-174578/@ocd/ocd-communities-incubation-program-update-41).If you are looking for tips and information as a Hive newbie, click here: [Newbie guide](https://peakd.com/@newbies-guide). If you have questions, you can hop into [Discord](https://discordapp.com/invite/YGVAvvm) server and we'll gladly answer your questions.

Also, letting you know since content on the Hive platform is monetized, using other people’s ideas or images could be considered as an offense and which is also viewed in a serious light on the blockchain.  Here is a [useful collection of resources]( https://peakd.com/ccc/newbies-guide/abuse-and-plagiarism) about how plagiarism and abuse is viewed and handled on Hive.

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@tawadak24 · Sep 24 '21

Hi and welcome to hive blockchain social media @elfree. I hope you are doing good. Have a nice day :)

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