What They Don't Tell You

You have it all planned out, go to school, get good grades, graduate and then come out a fun and fabulous 20-something. Yeah they had me fooled too. What they don’t tell you is the struggle that coincides with that post-graduation; the hardship and heartache of your ‘plan’ completely falling through. There is the pain of realizing that people aren’t who they seem, and will use your bright-eyed eagerness to the utmost, and careless that you are slowly beginning to lose your mind. What they don’t tell you is that post-grad will also be one of the most incredible journeys of your life. There will be times you laugh, times you cry, times you want to just through in the towel and shop for a Sugar Daddy. But they will be the most real unadulterated moments of your life, and you will become SO much stronger in the aftermath.

I am a 2-year recent grad of a Big Ten school, however, I have never been more lost in my life. My post-grad diary chronicles working my college job at embarrassing pay for about 6 months after graduation, with nary a REAL prospect in sight. Right at the tail end of a mental and emotional breakdown, which I don’t think I’ve ever told anyone, God showed up and showed out. You may not be religious, but I always encourage looking for that silver lining. It was while I was looking for that silver lining, which ultimately led me to learn the most about who I am and what I want out of life. Keeping that sanity and hope allowed me to clear my head and actively think through my options and places I could seek what I wanted. In the end this led me to the incredible job I have now.

I don’t have all the answers. I don't. I’m still a work in progress. I am still growing, I learn more about myself every day. All I know is that I’m 23, I make mistakes, and I love the Lord. That’s it. All the fun is in the details, and I am hoping you all will take this fun journey with my girls and me, as we navigate this crazy post-grad life.

My name is Brittany. Hi.