Regurgitating Thoughts
Real Thoughts from your Average Chick
By UMES Senior Jordan Hamilton
Ten Things to Do in Your 20’s – Part 2
Age 25 – Give Back
Age 26 - We are so used to everything being handed to us on a silver platter, that often times we forget to reciprocate the gesture. There are so many people out there who would love to be in your shoes, but for whatever the case may be they cannot. As human beings we don’t realize how well our life actually is until we see someone else who has it ten times worse. Do something to help those people. Give back. All those clothes you have just sitting in your closet, donate them. All those canned goods you have taking up space in your cabinet, donate them. Go to a nursing home and visit the elderly, they would love to see someone as young and vibrant as YOU! Mentor a child at a local school or community center. Stop complaining about what you don’t have and focus on someone else for once. The smallest things make the biggest differences.
Whether it be Lil’ Wayne or Carly Rae Jensen, we all have that artist we can’t get enough of. When you get in your car you’re listening to them. When you’re walking to class you’re listening to them. When you’re in the shower, you’re singing their lyrics to the top of your lungs. Yeah, you have a case of the overly obsessed fan. Don’t fret; we all get like that from time to time. There comes a time in one’s life when they should log onto ticketmaster.com and go see that favorite artist in concert. If you have not yet been to a concert in your life, you have not lived. Concerts are a time when one can let loose and enjoy themselves. There is a good chance that the artist you favor is on tour right now. Don’t wait any longer; get those tickets whether you decide to go alone or with a group of friends.
There is nothing wrong with splurging once every blue moon, but as we get older it is in our best interest that we start saving our money. The job market is terrible these days and not everyone is fortunate to have that well paying job, which means you have to work with what you have. Start to budget. If you don’t need it, don’t buy it. It’s all about having self control. Everyone female wanted to be independent after Destiny’s Child came out with their hit single, “Independent Women” and every male wanted to be independent after Webbie came out with his hit single, “Independent”. There is nothing wrong with asking for help when it is needed, but sometimes our pride may get in the way. Start saving your money today and you won’t have to ask for help. Put those new Jordan’s back on the rack and those 20 inches of Malaysian hair. That’s a want, not a need. As college students of course we want to stay on top of the newest trends, but when all that money is gone don’t go running to your parents. SAVE! SAVE! SAVE!
We have all done something in our past that we said we would take to the grave with us. Life is all about making mistakes and learning from them. Don’t regret. As humans it is in our nature to make mistakes. God never puts us through anything we can’t handle. Regretting just causes us to think too much and punish ourselves. The whole point of making mistakes in life is to remind ourselves what not to do in the future. Next time you do something you wish you could take back, don’t regret it, just move on and roll with the punches.
The world is such is beautiful place and there is so much to see. We’ve all been asked that question, “Have you ever been to another country?” Some people have answered yes and then we have those who have reluctantly answered no. Who doesn’t want to travel the world and see all its beauty? It’s no fun to just stay in one spot all your life. Yes, flights are ridiculously expensive these days and it’s no fun going through customs, but once you land it is all worth it. A lot of students are graduating this year, taking a trip somewhere far away would be a great graduation gift. If you don’t want to take that leap just yet, start out with baby steps and travel to another state. New York is one of the most popular states to travel to. Good food, scenery and shopping all in one, sounds good to me. Start saving up your money NOW! Next time someone ask you where you have traveled you, you will answer with chipped “yes” instead of a reluctant and unenthusiastic “no”.
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