Its only the beginning...

So I'm sure all of you are wondering what it means to be a single 20-something year old, educated sistah living in the 21st century. I'm sure you suspect that I am typing this introduction post in some fun after hour spot with friends swarming me. However, I'm already in my pj's in bed while eating leftover cake and strawberries while typing on a phone. Yes, on my phone. Isnt technology amazing? Anyway, that's really the life of the 20-somethin educated woman. You'd be surprised how boring it really is. People outside of their 20's turn their noses up at women my age. There's really no reason to. Our lives are filled with so much confusion, temporary joys, frustrations, aggervations, etc. Either people hate us or envy us. Think about it. Ladies and gentlemen over 30, do you REALLY want to be in your 20s again? Of course not! You want the advantages of being older while having the "freedom" and supposed youthful nature of a 20 year old. You can't possibly envy a woman who is swarming in student loan debt and typing on her phone because her internet/cable is gone. Yep, this is the life of a REAL 20-somethin graduate student. Its not glamour, but its real and humbling.

While I rant and complain about people's misperception of us, I can honestly say that I am loving each year of my 20s. Its a time of growth and transition. You are constantly transforming. You are open to learning about yourself in the world. You are alright with NOT knowing everything. Its just a great time to be alive. Many of us in our 20s are not where we want to be in our career or love life. Yet, these two things are open and evolving as we learn about ourselves. With that being said, a part of me somewhat understands why people have this love/hate relationship with us. We are just awesome. And we are experiencing a unique moment in our lives. This is the time to make several mistakes without getting the side eye. (Of course, some things stopped being cute at 25...but I digress.). In our 20s we develop relationships, start careers, make lifestyle choices. In a nutshell, we are at the prime of our learning.

So, with ALL that in mind, the purpose of this blog is to share those experiences of a 20-something, educated sistah. I loved my other blog. But I created it at a time where I didn't really know what I wanted to talk about. I had to discover my gift. That's another great thing about being 20. You can uncover sides of you that you thought you weren't capable of. Well, I discovered my gift: ranting about being single, educated in my 20s.

One of the main purposes of this blog is to discuss dating and relationships. With technology as it is, whether it is through Facebook, Twitter, Google +, PinInterest, it has helped AND hindered our relationships. How the heck do you navigate dating WITH technology? That's the plight of the 20-something, single, educated sistah. You may not exchange numbers until you have spoken on FB chat at least a month. Then its a text message saying, "Whats up?" And we wonder why our romance and interpersonal relationships suck. No one sends out wedding announcements anymore. Just put a photo of your engagement ring on FB.........all your friends will see it (and "Like" it) within 24 hours. Quick, easy, and simple.

So this is the place where I say those things you WANT to say. I will rant and rave about how aggervating it is to hear someone Tweeting about their hubby or complaining that they don't have a man yet. This is where I will share my past experiences within my 20s as well as current battles and questions. Im not ashamed to share my experiences, both shaped my understanding of who I am up to this point. As single women (and some married...not all of y'all, but some married sistahs) in our 20s, we shouldn't be ashamed to share and learn from each other. We all tryin to figure all this stuff out. In the meantime, we can rant, vent, complain, explain, and explore. And that's what this place is for. ;o)

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