Why Growing Up Was The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me

Evidently everyone will grow up. Some grow up sooner than others, and others well, they may never grow up at all.

This time last year I remember stating how scared I was to grow up. I was in the middle of my “BAR A IS THE BEST PLACE EVER” binge. I went 6 straight weeks to Beat The Clock Tuesdays....  yes six. Nothing would stop me from partying mornings, afternoons and nights during the summer. Although I had an internship and two part time jobs, I made sure to make time to spend all my money on shitty drinks at the shore.

Growing up is about enjoying the different stages through life in a timely manner.  Yes partying on Tuesdays was fun but now that I am working hard enough to live a successful life, partying on a Tuesday becomes irrelevant.

I feel like a different person, but in a good way. I have learned that not everything that pisses me off needs a reaction. I also learned what it is like to wake up on a Friday morning not hungover. My priorities are also extremely different. It's not about how much money you have, its about how much money you save. Saving money to be able to move out within the next year is my main priority, not winning a D'Jais hat. So if that means not going out on a Friday because I have to save money, then I pour myself a nice large glass of wine and open Netflix.

I believe the most important lesson from growing up is that going out during the week isn’t “cool”. Having a 401k account is cool. Working so I can someday be able to support myself is cool.

Now looking back to how far I have come, I have realized I have grown up for the better. I hate to admit it, but our parents were right. Nothing in life comes easy, you must work hard to get what you want. That's why having drive at this age is everything. So to my fellow party animals, you are not getting any younger. This is your time to strive and build a path to a happy lifestyle.

I’m not putting down anyone that is out of college and parties 5 nights a week. Trust me, I still party and I immensely enjoy my Sunday Fundays. I just have learned that there comes a point in your life where you grow out partying every chance you can and I'm proud to say I did willingly.

 

Therefore, growing up was the best thing that ever happened to me.

Sushi is Always The Answer

Here it is, the blog about the love of my life.... Sushi.

I fell so hard when we first met. It was around 6 years ago and that was when I started living better. I now cannot imagine my life without it.

Yes there were times I would have it two, three, maybe even four times a week. I have grown further from that obsession to now just a usual once a week sushi binge.

Have you ever asked your family or friends if they want sushi and they said no? Exactly.

It's freakin' delicious. 

I can be having a day from hell, bring me sushi and I forget it all. Plus I would rather 1/2 price sushi than a dinner at Peter Luger's Steakhouse. #sorrynotsorry

Maybe it's because of the spicy mayo, or maybe it's because it's a lot less calories than my other favorite food (McDonald's).

Sushi is just always the answer.

It's inexpensive.

It does justice to the word food-porn.

It looks great on your social media.

Your boyfriend loves it also,

There's an all you can eat option...

You can easily make it without burning yourself on anything.

Eating it with your hands is accepted for us Americans.

 Only food that is tasty raw.

Spicier the roll, the better.

You can get it to-go with no mess.

 

It's so pretty.

Off to get me some sushi now.....