20 Things I'm Leaving Behind When I Turn 21
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20 Things I'm Leaving Behind When I Turn 21

My half birthday just passed, so here's a list of things I'm leaving behind.

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20 Things I'm Leaving Behind When I Turn 21
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  • Overspending. Retail therapy's grip on me was super strong during quarantine, and it's been that way ever since.
  • Overexplaining myself or explaining myself in general. "No" is a full and complete sentence.
  • Overthinking. Easier said than done.
  • Rude people. I simply do not have the energy to deal with them.
  • Carbonated beverages, except ginger ale. That's poor folk's medicine so it's staying.
  • Waiting for apologies I will never get.
  • Unsupportive friends and family.
  • Black gel. It's Eco-styler alllll the way.
  • Contacts in my phone listed as "DO NOT ANSWER". IYKYK.
  • Pastor Michael Todd's sexist sermons.
  • Forcing myself to go to church on Sabbath or participate when I'm exhausted. I'll observe my day of rest at Bedside SDA.
  • Vegetarian meat substitutes. They're very salty and they taste disgusting.
  • Shooting my shot. It was fun for a minute, but I'll go back to being pursued.
  • Complaining.
  • Dwelling on the past. I want to live in the now.
  • Unlocked social media accounts. This account will be as public as it gets.
  • Comparison.
  • People's opinions of me.
  • Worrying.
  • Doubt.
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