Book:
“Adultolescence” written and illustrated by Gabbie Hanna
This is a collection of poems where she weaves together verses that are very real and relatable but also has a hilarious spin. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34828719-adultolescence
We all have those times where we think, ‘Okay, I’m an adult now. I can do what I want and I need to take care of myself. So, I have to do adult things and act as if I have it together because isn’t that how adults think?’ Umm… Expectation vs. reality can be drastically different if we do not come prepared. Hanna puts into words what so many of us have trouble expressing where we are genuinely at emotionally. Here’s one of the more serious poems she has:
Anxiety
There isn’t a cause that you could explain,
But i’ll claw my way in like a cat in the rain.
I don’t pretend to make much sense,
but i’ll twist up your nerves like a barbed-wire fence.
If you find yourself without a qualm,
I’ll send chills up your spine with my icy palm.
Although your whole to-do list is ticked,
I’ll set fire to your cheeks like a match to a wick.
No matter the time or the month or the season,
I’ll ruin your day without rhyme or reason.
Youtuber:
This is Ashley from her channel Bestdressed
Her channel is known for the fashion, thrift hauls, and life vlogs. I enjoy her humor and her fashion sense combination. You might wonder why I combine those two aspects, but if you watch some of her videos you’ll know what I mean.
I appreciate that she has a different style than the typical college student that wears the basic outfits. It can be so easy to fall into the comfy style where all you where are the oversized t-shirts and athletic shorts or leggings, but then you’d look like everyone else. It’s okay to put the effort into your outfits! Follow your own unique sense of fashion!
Shopping site:
Lulu’s
I had gotten nude lace up block heels for a wedding and for me the prices were a bit higher than what I am used to, but it was worth it!
Now just put yourself in my shoes 😉
I usually go to second-hand clothing stores and am perfectly satisfied with the quality and definitely the prices, but it was so satisfying to get new shoes through the mail! The packaging is chic, the quality is great, and the comfort of the fit was 100% for me! Just through this one purchase, I know I would buy something off the site again! To me shopping online here will be more like a treat for every once in a while.
Poet:
r.h. Sin
aka Reuben Holmes
(March 22, 1989)
I have often seen quotes by this writer online and I have wondered what else this author has done. Here’s a list of some of the books:
- Whisky, Words, and a Shovel
- Whisky, Words, and a Shovel II
- Whisky, Words, and a Shovel III
- A Beautiful Composition of Broken
- Planting Gardens in Graves
- I Hope This Reaches Her in Time
I’ve only actually read through the first book. Here’s a sample from the first book written by this author:
“I usually become a ghost to
those who no longer deserve
my time. I’ve never seen a point
in explaining my absence to
someone who failed to
appreciate my presence. You
don’t owe any explanations to
those who hurt you.”
Welp, that’s it for now on the suggestion subject. I hope these were helpful and maybe get you into something new! You are not alone in this struggle!
Leave your own suggestions in the comments section of which influencer’s have helped you during your post-college time! Much appreciated.