So you're in your 20's huh? And you're also freaking out because you told yourself all through high school that by 25 you would have a full-time career, a doting spouse and maybe even a little rascal....or at least a puppy!

But in reality? You have a part-time job you hate, student loans are haunting you especially when you say stuff like "Yes, I know the guac is extra" and every Bumble date gets you one step closer to seriously weighing the pros and cons of living in a convent and becoming a nun.

I feel your pain, I swear. That's why I'm here to tell you to stop worrying, because you don't have to do ANY of that stuff until at least 30! So buckle up and join me on this list of mistakes you should be making NOW!

1. Date the wrong person.

You know, that guy all your friends tell you not to date. The one who just isn't "husband" material. The one who texts you at 1 am and just says "Heyy" Why? Because he'll teach you all the things you don't want in a guy and let's be honest, he's great in bed.

2. Get a pet.

I know this doesn't sound like much of a mistake to many, but getting a pet at the wrong time can be some serious work. So try it! Struggle to balance class time, work, homework and walking a dog twice a day. At least you won't feel so lonely next time you're up all night crying and listening to Adele. If anything, this mistake will teach you that a pet is a real responsibility and not a trendy accessory.

3. Stay at the job you hate.

As much as you hate that part-time job at Starbucks, keep it up. Sticking through with a shitty job is the best way to prepare yourself for other career disappointments. It will also make you more resilient and give you a serious tolerance for people and their bullshit.

4. Or, quit your job.

This one is seriously recommended. There is nothing more freeing than telling off that boss you can't stand and quitting a job. It will scare the crap out of you and you will seriously hate yourself when it's time to pay bills, but it's way harder to quit when you're an adult and have mouths to feed, so do it while the stakes are fairly low.

5. Blow off responsibilities and PARTY.

This is definitely terrible advice, but trust me, it's so worth it. Life is tough and tends to come at us all at once. Huge paper due? Work at 7AM tomorrow? Who cares?!?! It's girl's night and ladies drink free before midnight so you better pull out that freakum dress and party. The world won't stop spinning and worst case you'll get a bad grade or be hungover at work. But those memories of awkward conversations with Uber drivers and holding back your best friend's hair will last a lifetime.

6. Insist you don't need money.

Are your parents constantly worried about you and trying to send you money so you stop eating so many ramen noodles? Don't take it! Figure out how to budget on your own. You'll struggle, become obsessed with making sure you always turn off all the lights in your apartment and will resent people who can afford to buy bottled water but you'll become way better at managing your funds.

7. Say what you want, when you want.

The older you get, the harder it is to speak up and say whatever the fuck you want to. So enjoy it now! Curse like a sailor, tell people off and don't be afraid to speak your mind. It may not always end up playing in your favor but you'll feel much better and will have a much easier time weeding out the people in your life who totally suck.

Now, you don't have to go out and make all of these mistakes right now. If you do then you're seriously going to look like a train-wreck, but give one or two a shot. Like any mistake, you'll likely regret it, but you'll learn a lot about yourself along the way. Here's to ten years of being a hot mess!