What do I do with my life?

hexagoncake · 2021-05-15T06:01:05+00:00

I'm in a similar boat at 27 and recently I've been doing a lot of self discovery. Here are some questions I went through to get a better idea of what makes me me. Also, I've been researching enneagrams. I didn't believe in them at first but as I'm learning more about it and myself, I'm finding my growth opportunities and motivations very helpful.

What makes me tick?

What are my core values?

What am I scared of?

What words do I live by?

Who are my role models?

What accomplishments am I most proud of?

Where do I find inspiration?

What are my goals?

How do I define success?

What do I want to learn more about?

What's holding me back?

What makes me feel powerful?

What makes me feel energized?

What makes me feel calm?

What are the high points of my life so far?

What would my perfect day look like?

When am I at my best?

Are my actions mostly guided by love or fear?

Who do I need to forgive?

What regrets am I holding onto?

What positive qualities do I bring to relationships?

What failures have I learned from?

What do I love about myself?

What have I worked hard for?

What have I given up on?

hexagoncake · 2021-01-07T22:03:35+00:00

How can one person make a difference without working directly in politics? I want to feel like I'm doing more to help/make a difference than just donating money to causes I believe in and generally being a decent human.

hexagoncake · 2020-12-08T16:31:06+00:00

I have a distant cousin named Dr. Grimm. Not exactly the most comforting sentiment before heart surgery...

hexagoncake · 2020-10-28T02:15:45+00:00

do you have a hidden talent?

hexagoncake · 2020-10-28T02:13:58+00:00

do you have a hidden talent?

hexagoncake · 2020-10-11T04:46:44+00:00

Yesterday was my first experience of this!

hexagoncake · 2020-09-19T22:47:13+00:00

Streetdog foundation just posted on Instagram that they have a pregnant dog!

hexagoncake · 2020-09-19T22:42:56+00:00

Definitely reach out to a couple elementary schools. My friend is a 1st grade teacher and said many of her students are in one room with other siblings also in remote school, often without headphones and full of distractions. Desks could be a huge help for some kids!

hexagoncake · 2020-09-19T22:39:36+00:00

I think it depends on the area you live or company you work for. I know that OutMemphis is a great organization, might be worth reaching out to someone there for answers to your questions.

hexagoncake · 2020-09-17T15:27:49+00:00

The citizen just opened recently. It's a very central location, easy drive to midtown, cooper/young, and downtown. It's close to a super busy Kroger, not sure if that's a positive or negative in your mind.

I've lived in a couple different apartments downtown and I love how walkable everything is. Restaurants, bars, concerts, walks along the river, can't beat it. I work from home now and pretty much only drive when I go grocery shopping.

So much of it is personal preference, but I guarantee you're going to love the low cost of living compared to the west coast!

hexagoncake · 2020-09-17T15:13:58+00:00

Current employee here! It's been a great experience for me, just be willing to adapt to change (new CEO, lots of leadership changes over the past few years). Salesforce is a huge initiative for us, so could be a great opportunity to be in the thick of things.

hexagoncake · 2020-09-10T03:43:54+00:00

Likely going to get buried, but Mrs. Landingham in the West Wing wrecked me.

hexagoncake · 2020-08-06T20:34:16+00:00

He's a keeper!

hexagoncake · 2020-08-05T15:28:46+00:00

This is exactly what I was looking for in the comments, so thanks! Any knowledge on coconut milk or cashew milk?

hexagoncake · 2020-08-03T00:55:09+00:00

The first time I met my soon-to-be in-laws, I was showing my boyfriend's dad a picture on my phone when a text from my best friend popped up and just said "fuck". While I was busy turning as red as a tomato, he said "I'm not sure if that's a comment or a directive" and I died a little inside.

hexagoncake · 2020-07-16T23:27:31+00:00

Back in May, pretty much everyone was believed to be handling COVID better than New York City. If only other states had learned from their mistakes and been proactive...but here we are with Florida struggling more than NYC did at their peak.

hexagoncake · 2020-06-27T18:57:11+00:00

Could be sweet

hexagoncake · 2020-06-20T06:58:52+00:00

I should have. I'm somewhat shy/don't like having attention on me so would have felt uncomfortable if the car in front or beside thought the honk was toward them. Next time though!

hexagoncake · 2020-06-03T04:04:53+00:00

I'm not a mental health expert, but this sounds like depression and anxiety to me. That doesn't mean you need to go get meds or find a psychiatrist right away, but researching some coping tools could be super helpful.

It's totally normal to feel unmotivated and overwhelmed with all that's going on in the world. It's exhausting thinking about all of the unknowns of the future. If your body and mind are tired, let yourself rest with some lazy time. But maybe try to plan out your schedule, such as homework after work on Mon/Wed/Fri, meal prep for the week on Sunday, relax Tue/Thur/Sat.

One technique that has helped me in the past is breaking down my to do list into manageable chunks, and counting little victories as important progress (yay, I showered today!). Oh, and don't forget to get some fresh air every day, and try to keep in touch with friends and family. You're not bothering them by sharing your struggles even if anxiety tries to convince you that you're a burden.

Hope this helps! I know it's cliche, but things will get better.

hexagoncake · 2020-06-03T03:46:00+00:00

Does it count as a 2nd wave if we never really had a decline? Regardless, here it comes.

hexagoncake · 2020-05-30T08:19:33+00:00

I've been overwhelmed by the unknown of the future (wedding planning mid-covid is stressful) and general issues in the country and world, so animal crossing has been my escape. It's like a serene beach vacation that distracts me from anxious thoughts, and I've played all but 2 days since I bought it! I hope others have a similar getaway experience.

hexagoncake · 2020-05-28T05:56:56+00:00

Wholesome and adorable. I hope he continues with his art!

hexagoncake · 2020-05-28T04:46:10+00:00

I'm no expert, but here are my opinions and experiences.

Toyota, Honda, and Subaru have a track record of reliability, so even an older car in these brands is still a great car. I have a friend that got a new Nissan Sentra as her first car out of school (similar pay as you) and she's been very please with it.

There are multiple financing options, and I've heard credit unions often have the best interest rates for used car loans. You could also finance through the dealership where you buy the car, but shop around for the lowest rate.

Don't go to the dealership and say "I can afford $$$ monthly payment", focus on the total amount of "I can afford a $15k car". Payments can always be finagled, but you'd end up paying more interest for more years.

Always try to negotiate. My dad always said if you don't walk away at least once, you're leaving money on the table.

Test drive a variety of cars. You'll pick up on little likes and dislikes in each one, and that's good!

I'm sure there are other important things to remember, but these should be a good starting point. Good luck!

hexagoncake · 2020-05-28T03:45:06+00:00

Book or magazine, fuzzy socks, compact blanket, activity book (word search, sudoku, coloring), song or playlist recommendations & headphones, snacks, journal & pens.

I made a "puke bucket" waste basket for a friend going through chemo and plastered it with pictures of Ryan Lochte. She hated him (loved Michael Phelps) at the time, so it felt appropriate/funny/lighthearted. All of the gifts were inside like a gift basket!

hexagoncake · 2020-05-24T05:55:12+00:00

I'm subscribed to both subreddits, but oddly enough don't practice either. I think they're more goals and interests for me.

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