23 Things to do instead of getting engaged before you're 23?
Thanks to Facebook, I stumbled upon this condescending rant written by some 22 year old "TOO COOL TO CONFORM" chick. Basically saying that getting married and having babies is a "lame trend" and that women should do other things, like #10 "CUT YOUR HAIR" instead. Okay, the list is pretty stupid and the bottom line she is probably trying to get across is that we need to do things before we get married. So... alright. I'm going to go ahead and agree that yes, divorce rates are high. Yes, times are different and while women were shunned for not being married or have kids by the time they were 20 a mere 50 years ago, it's completely opposite now. I just can't agree that women should be frowned upon for wanting to build a life with someone because they haven't backpacked across Europe yet, or because of what number their age is. I'm sorry, but I'll never be able to afford to backpack across Europe. Not saying I don't want to travel, but I'm actually quite infatuated with the idea of waking up every morning with the same person to tell my dreams to, talk to, and learn with.
So I am taking on this Marriage Genius's list to size up whether or not I am ready to be married. As it turns out, there are just a few things I haven't done. Like start a band? Not really my groove, however, I am an excellent singer in my shower. Start a small business? No, I am too poor to afford the YEARS and YEARS of schooling to achieve starting a small business, HOWEVER, I have been a successful manager in my company since 2010. I even ran my own store with a 17% comp while other stores were -10% on the year. (Sorry, nerding out because I am PROUD of what I have achieved.) I have not joined the Peace Corps, but I have an application that was started and never finished because after much thought, I decided to stay home with the people I love. I don't know what "GIRLS" is, but no, I haven't watched it over and over again. I have, however, watched The Golden Girls over and over again. (And not to toot my own horn, but got my fiance hooked on it, as well.) While I haven't finished an entire jar of Nutella in one sitting, I have finished an entire box of Frosted Flakes in one sitting. I haven't joined a crossfit class, but I have gone to the gym once. And lastly, I will not join this bitch in the Philippines for the Chinese New Year, however, I will join my fiance wherever WE want to go.
So, if not eating an entire jar of Nutella is going to disqualify me from getting married because this 22 year old says so, then whoops... I fucked up. Because getting married will crush ALL dreams of sitting around eating Nutella, watching "GIRLS", and cutting my hair.
3. Make out with a stranger.
6. Make a cake. Make a second cake. Have your cake and eat it too.
7. Get a tattoo. It’s more permanent than a marriage.
8. Explore a new religion.
9. Start a small business.
11. Date two people at once and see how long it takes to blow up in your face.
12. Build something with your hands.
13. Accomplish a Pinterest project.
14. Join the Peace Corps.
15. Disappoint your parents.
16. Watch GIRLS, over and over again.
17. Eat a jar of Nutella in one sitting.
18. Make strangers feel uncomfortable in public places.
19. Sign up for CrossFit.
20. Hangout naked in front of a window.
21. Write your feelings down in a blog.
23. Come with me to the Philippines for Chinese New Year.
http://wanderonwards.com/2013/12/30/23-things-to-do-instead-of-getting-engaged-before-youre-23/
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