Broad City,
As cool as bars and clubs are, there comes a time when a night on the couch in sweats, binging Netflix shows over takeout is the way to go. No judgement or FOMO here.
Struggles of Your Twenties As Told By Broad City
Let's face it - life in your twenties is not as glamorous and carefree as the movies. You aren't living in a trendy loft paid for by your super hip job at a women's magazine spending your weekends at the hottest brunch spots and nightclubs flawlessly chatting up the most eligible bachelors while living life to the fullest in expensive leopard print Prada heels. Oh no no, your twenties are for minimal paychecks, hopeless dating and constant life freakouts. It's a complete struggle but it's what ties us all together. So here are some struggles that we've all experienced at some point as told by our favorite ladies of Broad City.
No Longer Being Able to Drink with No Hangover
How did I ever take handles to the face on a Friday night and still have no issues hitting the library the next day in college? Now a few drinks means a day long hangover.
Adjusting To Life With A Real Job
So as cool as this whole work thing has been, can we all just acknowledge how impossible it is to be alert for 8 hours a day? K cool thx, I'm gonna go back to my Buzzfeed articles between meetings now.
Not Understanding Today's Pop Culture
Is One Direction still a thing? Is "bae" an adjective or noun? Can someone please explain Vine?! Things just felt easier when Jennifer Lopez went by J.Lo and wore velour tracksuits.
Trying to Care About Your Diet - To An Extent
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With real money and a slowed metabolism, you might think that now is the time to start actually caring about what you eat (at least while you are sober.) So you'll create a Pinterest board of healthy meals and start shopping at places like Whole Foods where you'll spend a bunch of money on anything organic, free-range and local only to come home and realize that you are really craving pizza rolls.
Feeling Momentarily Rich With Your First Salary
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Now that you are probably making more money than you ever have before, you'll feel like an absolute queen and start spending it on useless stuff. Of course that feeling is short lived and you'll end up rethinking it all when the first of the month rolls around. Bye, Paycheck!
Navigating "Business Casual"
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Getting dressed for work every day can be a constant struggle when your closet is filled with crop tops, flannels and ironic t-shirts. For those fashionistas who aren't quite ready to completely give up style for neutral tones and slacks, everyday without an HR complaint can be a #win.
Demanding to be treated like a responsible adult...
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You pay bills, have your own place and get a paycheck. You are an adult and demand to be treated like one. Hear that Mom and Dad?!
But still feeling clueless and irresponsible like a child.
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What are taxes even? Am I supposed to call to make my own dentist appointment? What is the difference between HMO and PPO?! Where are my Mom and Dad to do this for me?
Wanting a Pet Without Being Able to Care for Yourself
Sure, you spend most weekends passed out on various people's couches and just ate peanut butter for dinner because groceries are low but you really feel like a dog will bring your life happiness to the next level.
Finding Value In A Night In
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Attempting to Make Friends IRL
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In college, friends are practically handed to you. However, IRL it's not so simple. You'll find yourself having to resort to seeking friendship in creative places - work, exercise classes, coffee shops, Chipotle, on the train etc. Sure you might end up coming off like a complete weirdo engaging strangers but when you actually befriend that cool chick on the bus, it's worth it.
Hopelessly Attempting to Figure Out Dating
Whether you are using apps, online profiles or trying to meet someone organically, dating is awkward. You'll cringe at your lack of charisma when failing to be a "chill, cool girl." Drive yourself crazy interpreting text messages. And sit through date after date of painful small talk wishing you were home chatting with your cat about the latest episode of the Bachelor.
Dodging Marriage/Children/Serious Life Questions
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As if you aren't already questioning when you'll be ready for whatever next serious step is on the horizon, there is nothing like having to explain to your family and other nosy people why you aren't there yet. There's only so many times you can say that "you just haven't found the One" before you just end up creating an imaginary boyfriend who can't come to Thanksgiving because he was shipped off to war and hope that everyone forgets about it next year.
Unintentionally Spending Hours In Front of Screens
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As much as you want to live a YOLO lifestyle, once you get onto your laptop you'll find yourself down for hours. We've all been there. It starts off innocently - just reading up on current events before heading out for the day. Flash forward two hours to you taking a Buzzfeed quiz on what kind of cheese is your perfect match and totally questioning your life choices.
Adjusting to Affordable Living Situations
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Finding a place to live on a junior level staff salary usually requires you to shack up with multiple people or live in a 200 square foot studio. One day you won't have to leave passive aggressive notes around the kitchen telling your roommate to wash the dishes and will actually have a separate bedroom and living room - dream big.
Trying to Prove Yourself at Work
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Let's face it, no one likes being treated like the lowest man on the totem pole so when you finally get the chance to show that you are worthy, you'll try really hard to prove yourself. Sometimes it'll all work out, others you'll crash and burn. All life lessons.
.Having a Quarter Life Crisis Every Other Month
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No matter how happy you are or how much you feel like you got it together, there will always be those periodic moments when you completely freak out about something. It can be about your life choices or whether you are surrounded by the right people or the mysteries of hypothetical situations that may never even happen.
Cheers To The Struggle!
Waiting For Your Big Break
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Even if you are currently stuck in a job you hate or hitting the books to get that advanced degree, you can still achieve your dream job - it's not too late. So keep chugging along and ignore the fact that Taylor Swift is 26 and practically rules the world.
Cheers To The Struggle!
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This. Is. The. BEEEEEEEST!!!! I LOLed, actual IRL laughter-sounds. Well done! Would (and do) recommend. Love your blog
ReplyDeleteHey thanks for the love, Baer! Goal is always to make people LOL IRL so that's great to hear!
DeleteThis list is HILARIOUS!! Love the one about trying to eat healthy...but really craving pizza rolls. Pretty F*cking Much!! Haha!
ReplyDeleteI'm a Chicago [area, ha!] blogger, too! :o)
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Haha Thanks! Yes, I feel like I vow to eat healthy once a month and just end up eating a whole pizza and say that I'll just start again next month ;)
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