This past weekend, one of my best friends from college and I, went to our 5 year college reunion.  I know for those who are older than us it doesn't seem like a big deal, but it made me feel old and question how far I've come in my life.  It's weird getting together with a bunch of people that you haven't talked to in a long time and disclosing what you have (or haven't) done since graduation. There was a lot of chatter and laughter that filled the room but I am still deciding whether or not it was worth paying $25 to go to.  We had a pretty lame buffet that barely satisfied our appetites and had to pay to get something to wash way it all down with.  After a few hours we said our goodbyes and the obligatory "let's keep in touch".  Michelle pointed out to me how this was often exchanged, but no way of contacting one another was given.  I think it was good to go just to know that I didn't miss out on it.
Last night I finished the book "20 Something, 20 Everything" and it seemed to fit right in with what I was thinking over the weekend.  I actually have been having some insomnia and was reading from 3-5am with my little portable book light and quiet classic music in the background.  And Manu snoring.  He's cute so it's okay.

Anyway, I was reading all about how there is such a crisis of careers and decisions made and to be made when it comes to those in their 20s, specifically late-20s.  This was the only section of the book that I enjoyed and could relate to.  It only received two stars from me.  I must admit, I skipped the whole part of relationships.  I am not in one and didn't feel like having my face rubbed in what could and should be.  I can always go back and read it when I am with my significant lover-boy.  Another issue I had with this book was that it had a million exercises to do.  I skipped them or just answered them in my head as I went along.  It was something I just didn't want to do.  A few of them did get me thinking and had me occupied for a good amount of time, but the majority I just breezed on through.  
Before the work section of the book, the author, Christine Hassler, talked about some basic but very smart ideas.  One of my favorite quotes from the book: "We are all naturally interdependent beings, and knowing when and who to ask for help is an essential aspect of true independence."  How true is that!?  One of those things that makes so much sense, but in the moment of things is forgotten.  Becoming independent is one of the most important things for those of us in our 20s.  It can be so hard to determine when to let go and move on or when to stand back and let someone else hold the reigns. 
This book asks three questions and then goes on to address each one individually:
Who Am I?
What Do I Want?
How Do I Get What I Want?
Like I said, some parts of the book were great and others just plain common sense.  It wouldn't hurt to read it if you're in your 20s, it'll give you something to think about and provide another viewpoint of your life.