About Me
Hey, and welcome to Mastering Your 20s! My name is Sammy, I am 24-years old and trying to navigate my way in the “real world”.
I graduated college in May 2023 with a degree in architecture and let me just say: no one warned me about the rude awakening of life after graduation. If you’re in your 20s and feeling like the world is moving faster than you can keep up with, you’re definitely in the right place.
The past year and a half has been nothing short of eventful. From starting my first full-time 9-5 job in a big city to trying to figure out how to become a functioning member of society, I’ve been juggling a lot—just like many of you.
I’ve also had the incredible opportunity to travel to Istanbul this spring, plan a wedding, move out of my childhood home, and, of course, get married! While all of these milestones have been blessings, they’ve also brought their fair share of challenges. Post-grad life hit me hard, and despite all the growth and lessons learned, I’m still navigating the overwhelming mix of emotions—ambition, anxiety, and everything in between.
Online, everyone seems to have it all together, and it made me feel like I was behind the curve or doing something wrong.. I am going to my 9-5 everyday, while everyone else seems to be finding new and creative ways to earn a living. This has lit a fire in me to take more control over my life, explore new hobbies and pursue my passions!
What does it mean to "Master" Your 20s?
This blog is by no means a guided set of instructions on how to live your life – this is me sharing my journey with the hope of relating to others! Mastering your 20s is all about taking risks, making mistakes, and trying our best to get better every day.
So what can you expect from Mastering Your 20s? I’ll be sharing a mix of stories, thoughts about life, and advice on everything from college life and career development to navigating relationships and mental health. I’m also going to be testing out new hobbies, reading self-help books, and sharing life hacks as I learn to hopefully make your lives easier in the process!
If you are feeling overwhelmed by life in your 20s, unsure of your next steps, or just trying to make sense of it all, I promise you’re not alone. We’re in this together.
Why I started this blog..
I’ve always been drawn to creative endeavors—whether it’s photography, drawing, painting, pottery, or making videos. These passions have always been part of my life, but I’ve never given them the space to be my main focus. As each year goes by, I find myself wanting to “diversify my portfolio” – some might say – and give myself new outlets and hobbies instead of being glued to my phone.
I am constantly having these thoughts of wanting to do something more with my life, so here it goes! Starting a blog has been a goal of mine for a while, and I hope to create a community – a space where people at all phases in their 20s can come together and feel supported while navigating the challenges that come with adulthood. Whether you’re just starting your career or trying to figure out what you want to do with your life, this blog is for us – and we will be on this journey together.
Here are some of my passions...
