#NerdsUnite: I just graduated college!! But um, now what? (Why All the Fancy?)

<editorsnote> Nerds, meet my buddy Megan. She recently just graduated from SDSU and is now entering the world with a fresh pair of eyes in a stinky economy. In these series of posts she will discuss her thoughts and discoveries as she ventures out into the real world. Hit it Meg!!! </editorsnote>

#TalkNerdyToMeLover's @MegCorbs

Growing up there was a room in our house that was off-limits. The room that was strictly ‘for guests’ but never was really used for that either. I know that most families had a room or special china, etc that was to be looked at but not touched.

I didn’t realize how much the whole thing bugged me until my niece Claire was born. She was the first grandchild so of course she could do no wrong. She very routinely plays and destroys the nice ‘look but don’t touch’ room. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not jealous of my 4 year old niece, but it made me think why we had this room to being with.

It’s not just rooms but we all have the something that we are saving for special occasions/people. I have certain outfits, shoes, purses, etc.

And you know what I say to all of the above? EFF THAT!

Why do we save things that are special to us for other people? Life and everything in it is meant to be enjoyed.

These things are just that…things. We should enjoy ‘em while we have them. Plus these things obviously make us happy and feel special so why save them for OTHER people.

So my challenge to you is to wear that dress that’s been sitting in your closet when you do chores around the house, make a blanket fort in your ‘look but don’t touch room,’ and just ENJOY LIFE.

Trust me, the memories are better than the preservation of nice things.

#nerdsunite

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