Things to do before you are 25

Hy everyone! I know it’s been a long time since I posted anything but here I am!

So, with my 21^th birthday having passed right around the corner (on 1^st Feb), I decided to compile a list. A list of things that you should do before you hit your 25^th Milestone.

So buckle up and let’s take a ride together!

1.       Watch Movie Marathon for a Whole Day! Or end up watching some Sitcom shows!

I remember when I was in my early teens me and my friends all had craze for Disney’s Hannah Montana, Wizards Of Waverly Places, That’s So Raven and many more. When in my late teens I was truly introduced to Internet and Sitcoms I realized what I was missing.

I ended up watching a complete season of F.R.I.E.N.D.S. in a day without much of a sleep.
Watch something that you can later obsess with. My BFF literally obsesses with the “Legen-wait-for-it-dary” Barney Stinson of How I Met Your Mother.

So go to a friend’s place and end up watching movies/sitcoms for as long as her mom does not decide to throw you out of the house!

2.       Dance in the rain with your BFF, crush, best guy friend or…anyone!

When the sudden rain hit you, don’t cower to a shade! Let it Pour. Hold you BFF’s hand and drag her along even if she later hits you for ruining her dress, hair or the makeup. But the laugh would be worth it! Believe me.

P.S. Be careful. Don’t catch cold!

3.       Don’t be scared if your Bestie suddenly goes from Country music to Pop or even to EDM (or any new Trend of Music)!

We all know ‘Change is the Essence of Life’, so why panic if your bestie has a little change in her choices? People change and that’s Okay. But stay true to yourself. Don’t force yourself into liking what your friends like. If you all have same choices then how can you fight on which genre of music to play on a road trip?

And that brings me to number 4.

4.       Take a trip to Anywhere with your gang.

Pack some clothes, some money and your gang in a bag and head off to somewhere fun! Go to beaches or enrol for some trekking camp but leave the nut shell you have been living in and explore.

5.       Go to a Movie or Dinner alone.

I know it might sound Intimidating, being alone. But as much as you should spend time with your friends and family you must also learn to spend some time with yourself.
I personally feel sometimes staying alone helps you figure stuffs out. Whenever I would feel lost or unable to figure anything out I would simply grab my phone and go to the nearest Café Coffee Day, order a Dark Passion and listen to songs to cheer myself up.

It always worked for me!

6.       Write a letter to be opened Years later.

Write a letter to yourself to open many years later. Or even better make your BFF write you a letter and you write them back. Text messages and emails are the prime and easiest method to communicate but they might not stay forever. Years later when you will open an old letter, written in someone special’s handwriting is sure to bring back tons of memories and a nostalgic smile on your face!

7.       Learn to sing, dance or play some Instrument.

It won’t ever hurt to try to learn something new and especially before 25. Because basically the older you get the lesser time you’ll get to try and learn something. So it’s the best you start early.

8.       Go to a concert or Discotheque.
There is no place better to dance and sing to your heart’s content.

9.       Vote. What’s more powerful than having say in who should lead our country?

It is our right to vote. Many may say “how can one single vote matter?” but let’s take a look THE POPULATION REFERENCE BUREAU mentions that in INDIA Youth Ages 10-24 is 28% of Total Population in the year 2013. That is more than 1/4^th of total population, so definitely our Vote counts!

10.      Get a job. There’s nothing more empowering than making your own money and building up your resume. 

Small or big every work is worth it. It not only builds up your resume but also gives you experience. Plus the money is always a good thing. So go out get a Job.

11.      Take a vacay to a foreign country. Tres chic!

Saved few bucks by working? Even if not then start saving and take off to a foreign country. Get your passport tattooed; it will be fun, adventurous and also memorable. You’ll get to learn so much about the culture, history and also new languages.

That brings me to the next point.

12.      Master a foreign language.

While planning a trip it is necessary to have a little knowledge of the local language. It helps in moving around in a new place. Global communication es muy importante, no?

And even if you are not travelling to anywhere then just show off in front of your friends. *wink*
 

13.      Learn to cook a yummy and healthy dinner all by yourself. OK, Pinterest can help.

It’s fun to learn new recipes and try them. It makes you independent plus if you cook food at home you can avoid that junk food full of calories from fast food centres.

14.      Do something active every day.

Another step to stay healthy is working out, it might not be going to gym but it can be meditation, yoga or even taking walk. Staying in shape and keeping healthy will make all your long years that much more awesome.

15.      Fall in love.

It is an amazing feeling.  The butterflies in your stomach when you see your significant other is the feeling that you wouldn’t want to miss.

Also learn that it will all be OK if you get your heart broken. If he was foolish enough to walk away, there’s someone smart enough who wants to stay.

16.      No gadgets. For 24 hours

In this world of constant use of gadget we forget the wonderful things that are around us. Spend just 24 hours without all the gadgets, TV, laptop, cell phone and everything else. Go out enjoy the weather, spend time with loved ones or whatever you like.

17.      Chase your dreams.

Think out of the box. Dream jobs are possible, so don’t let “no” stop you. You’re still young, and if you work hard, the possibilities are endless.

18.      Make some long term plans.

Rather go for higher education or start working after graduation. If continuing to work in the same office or change field. Work hard to achieve them but do not lose hope if you fail. We all know failures are part of life, if we don’t fail we don’t learn and hence we don’t change.

19.      Get organized.

Clean that messy room of your, its not only pain for the eyes but also unhygienic. Put the lappy down, get out of your bed and clean the room. Your mom will definitely praise you for that.

20.      Spend some time with your Parents and with your family.

Your siblings may not be the best and your parents may not approve of the career you are pursuing or may be your new hairstyle but the time that you’ll spend with them will bring you closer to them. You might even find out that your little bro is planning to propose his girlfriend or that your mom also coloured her hairs red when she was a teenager.

Also tell your parents you appreciate all they do for you. Seriously, it never gets said enough.

But if you are already in your 20’s and haven’t done any of these yet then go on, “Better Late Than Never”! You already have a list, customize it to suit yourself and come on, you got to do some Crazy stuff to recall when you think of your Teens.

Let me know in the comment below how many of these have you done or do you have other stuffs to add on.

Love you all! Bye xxx