20’s V. 30’s

It’s amazing how much things can change in ten years. I often laugh at how different I am now in comparison to ten years ago. What used to be considered “fun” is no longer desirable. What used to be important now seems so trivial.

Here is a little list that I’m sure many can relate to and maybe you’ll get a good laugh from it. Feel free to add any other items you can think of or if you are older, let me know how this list will change once again.

Enjoy!

20’s: Party all night then go straight to work

30’s: Party then needs to call out sick from work

20’s: Doesn’t get to club until midnight

30’s: Prefers daytime activities so they can be in bed by midnight

20’s: Loves being in big crowds and is tolerant of being bumped by random ppl

30’s: Gets anxiety attack and flips after being bumped more than once

20’s: Likes going to clubs and house parties

30’s: Likes dinners, shows or paint and sip

20’s: Drinks one too many cranberry vodkas even though history shows the night will end leaning over a toilet

30’s: Drinks one glass of alcohol and can’t keep their eyes open

20’s: Go to work/school then come home and get ready for your night out while listening to party music to get you pumped up

30’s: Go to work then come home and get straight into pajamas and watch your DVR recordings

20’s: Gets pissed if plans get cancelled

30’s: Prays that plans get cancelled

20’s: Enjoys hearing all the latest gossip

30’s: Too tired and concerned with paying my bills to worry about other people’s drama

20’s: Thinks life will end if relationship doesn’t work out

30’s: Looks back on past relationships and thinks “thank goodness that didn’t work out!”

20’s: Self conscious about being naked in front of a partner and critiques every “flaw” she has

30’s: Looks at her body and thinks “I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly!”

20‘s: I can’t wait to get home and talk on the phone for hours

30‘s: “Eh, we’ll talk when I see you”

20‘s: I can’t wait to live on my own and work and pay bills and be independent

30‘s: “OMG it’s like I’m working just to pay bills!”

Summer Nights

My favorite time of the day is sunset. When the sun is making it’s way down in the horizon and the sky is illuminated with beautiful hues of pink and purple. I’m also in love with the NYC skyline and so it’s no wonder I chose the picture above. My favorite sights to look at all at once. Although summer is no longer my favorite season, I love a summer sunset. When the temperature is not too hot yet still warm. 

Sunset is relaxing to me. There is something about sitting outside and simply admiring the sky during this time that brings peace inside and makes me feel good. It is calming and refreshing. Sometimes it’s nice to think that the people you love or perhaps someone you have lost are watching the very same sunset 

Que sera sera

In life, people are going to let you down. This, unfortunately, is an unavoidable fact. There will be people who you went to the moon and back for and they would never think to return the favor when you are in need. 
There are people who will take advantage of your kindness. They will lie to you and betray you. They will be nice to you when they need something and then turn their back when they are in a better place. 

Although there will be times when this cannot be foreseen, often times it can be. So many times after a situation like this happens, we say that we had a bad feeling from the beginning or that something never quite seemed right. If we learned to listen to the little voice inside our head that alerts us when something is off, we would probably avoid many problems. 

I used to ignore the voice in my head, the feeling in my gut. I used to make excuses and tell myself I was “just being paranoid.” I don’t do that anymore and I have avoided a lot of potentially disappointing situations. I now recognize when something doesn’t add up and I move on. I no longer doubt myself or apologize for having standards. This may lead to times of feeling alone or feeling like you don’t really have anybody, but in the end it will reveal who truly values you and is not just there when you can benefit them. 

Underneath It All

There’s times where I want something more

Someone more like me

There’s times when this dress rehearsal

Seems incomplete

But, you see the colors in me like no one else

And behind your dark glasses you’re… 

You’re something else

You’re really lovely

Underneath it all

You want to love me

Underneath it all

I’m really lucky

Underneath it all

You’re really lovely 

You know some real bad tricks
And you need some discipline

But, lately you’ve been trying real hard

And giving me your best

And, you give me the most gorgeous sleep

That I’ve ever had

And when it’s really bad

I guess it’s not that bad

So many moons that we have seen
Stumbling back next to me

I’ve seen right through and underneath

And you make me better

I’ve seen right through and underneath

And you make me better

Better… better…

You are my real Prince Charmin’

Like the heat from the fire

You were always burnin’

And each time you’re around

My body keeps stalin’

For your touch

Your kisses and your sweet romancin’

There’s an underside to you

That so many adore

Aside from your temper

Everything else secure

You’re good for me, baby

Oh that, I’m sure

Over and over again

I want more

You’ve used up all your coupons

And all you’ve got left is me

And somehow I’m full of forgiveness

I guess it’s meant to be

You’re really lovely
Underneath it all

You want to love me

Underneath it all

I’m really lovely

Underneath it all

And you’re really lovely

Tennyson

If I had a flower for every time I thought of you, I could walk through my garden forever ❤️

-Alfred Tennyson

This is one of my favorite love quotes. Tennyson is one of the most popular English language poets. He was also known as Lord Tennyson. He was Poet Laureate in the United Kingdom during the reign of Queen Victoria. Tennyson lived from 1809-1892 and is also known for his famous quote “tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”.