I'm in my 20s (close to 30) and this really made me think. These videos make me feel like you're my mentor - all of our mentors. I appreciate you sharing your stories and wisdom with us all.
I'm 28. I've loved my 20's era but I don't look at them as my 20's. Life and time is so much more than confining ourselves into 10 year time frames, when we do that we are unconsciously putting deadlines on our entire lives and will never have a chance at true enjoyment, clarity or relaxation mentally. My advice for everyone is to just take everything a day at a time and live in the moment as much as you can regardless of what age your physical body has reached.
As a financial professional in her late twenties, my biggest passion is talking with people my age. Financial fluency is incredibly important. We need someone in our corner to walk us through the value of a dollar, what that dollar can do for us now, and what that dollar can turn into for our future. Thank you for speaking on this. I always appreciate your insight and big sister chats.
The hardest thing about being in my 20s during the pandemic is I'm missing out on travelling. I just started having enough money to travel and now everything is shut down.
I travelled to 17 countries in my twenties! Not only do kids slow down travel, but in your thirties you have way less energy and more physical ailments that get in the way of travel too. I'm so glad I travelled when I did! I second Christy's statement! ✈️ 🌎
I’m only 25 but one piece of advice I would give is to look at the quality of clothes. The moment you start paying attention to how badly or well made a piece of clothing is (like looking at the materials used to make the clothes) the moment you start to buy less. I don’t buy nearly as many clothes as I used to because it bothers me when the quality is not there. I used to buy crap from Forever 21 and stores like that and those clothes would not last.
Very good insight! I can recall a time when I was approaching my 20's and my mom at the time said, "Mychal, your twenties are going to fly by". I didn't want to believe her. So now I'm 33 and I'll never forget how right she was. Oh how we discredit the wisdom of our parents. 😅. Keep up the great work 🤙
Traveling is biggest thing I want to do! Pandemic and still living at home with older parents prevents that in ways I loathe as I enter my mid 20s, but once I find a way to make it happen without those constraints? 😎😎😎😎😎😎 is all I can say haha
Worst part about being in my 20s (especially now during the pandemic) is feeling like my youth is fleeing away/has been robbed. I was 26 when the pandemic started and now I'm 28 (will be 29 later on this year) and I wasn't able to enjoy a lot of things I did in my pre-covid days due to fear of getting sick and bringing something home to my family. Also the job market for my field has been pretty crappy so I was laid off and its been tough bouncing back, hence why I'm living at home. Overall, I just feel like I didn't get a chance to properly transition from my mid to late 20s and I still have SO much more I need to learn and experience that I couldn't do these past 2 years. I feel like an "old" person that should have my life together by now, but mentally I'm definitely still a 26 year old thats still figuring it all out. Societal expectations suck lol.
I am disabled due to chronic illness (starting at 16) and am now 32. Most of my twenties were spent in the hospital or infusion clinic or in bed at home. I have never been on a plane and my dream would be to go to Scotland someday. I know it is not financially possible but I am hoping God will gift me that trip at some point.
Ok...I maybe a 50 year old guy living in the UK but I want to congratulate Christy om opening herself up like this. I didn't grow up watching you on tv like many other did but I think one of the most clued in people I know. You're enjoying life...you have a great family. And you've been through a lot in your professional life. My best wishes to you and your family for 2022 :)
I know this is random but I’ve only recently had a full English breakfast the other day and it was just delicious. I never knew what a scotch egg was and then I ate 8 of them
@@ShesMongolianASMR Welcome to our food :) Would be an honour to treat you out to as we call it a 'slap up breakfast' one day...means it's the best! :)
My 20s was AWESOME. I did stream level marketing for a record label. I went to concerts, promoted bands, got to meet them, and was still rewarded for my efforts. I could not have asked for a better young adult life.
😂😂😂 I called a psychic when I was a kid and ran up an over 500$ phone bill 😳🤦 I did this at my aunt's house and she never told my mom on me. Well one year a psychic commercial pops up on tv and my sister says to my mom.. did you ever find out about Cynder calling a psychic?? 😂 My mom says noooooo and then calls her Sister to say WHY DID YOU NOT TELL ME!
@@ShesMongolianASMR yes lol she kept it secret always 😎 I have awesome aunt's ☺️ my sister of course gave me up to my mom, when we were young adults. My aunt did make me do some yard work to help pay her back, which my cousin mostly did because he was stronger than I.
I completely feel that my 20's were brutal. I will be turning 37 in June, my 30's really haven't been any easier. I hope 40 is way better. Thanks for sharing your insightful info. Happy New Year!
I decided to start a relationship right out of high school. We’re still together 5 years later but I’ve changed a lot as a person. It’s definitely hard to decipher who I am at times because I didn’t give myself the time to get to know myself
School was so hard for me and I almost flunked out at age 21. But! I am graduated now. You can do it I had to take time off and I don’t regret it at all.
I'm almost 29, so still here, but barely. Your 20's certainly are crazy. I think her tips are really good. Especially the money one. I have known people who reached age 32 with massive student loan debt. Other debts can come as well, but that seems to be the one people make the most mistakes with. Community college can help, and state schools are fine.
We're all at risk of cringing at footage of our old clothes (especially public figures/new generations who will HAVE more footage). But to me the potential cringe later on is nothing compared to the feeling of wearing what you LOVE in the moment. Everything comes back around, anyway ;)
I'm in my late 30s and the hardest thing about this pandemic was wondering how long it would last and wondering when I'll be able to get back out there in the world, go on stage and do comedy at open mics again. I haven't yet married or had kids, but maybe that part of my life isn't meant to happen until my 40s. Everyone is on their own life path.
This video came at just the right time. I literally quit my job this week to pursue a business I want to start as well as continue to educate myself on investing, and it caused a huge fight with my dad. This is very encouraging to just keep going and focusing on what I want to accomplish with my finances. 🥰
29 going on 30 here (at the time I'm writing this), as my 20s are ending, after all the miserable dreck I had gone through emotionally, mentally, financially, etc... There are two things I didn't do during my 20s: I didn't go to parties and get wasted, nor did I date anybody. My mental and emotional being was my major focus.
The 20s are the most important decade of your life because it shape who you are as an adult and my decade of being in my 20s from 2009 to 2019 basically the 2010s decade was no exception. Thankfully none of the mistakes are long lasting but I learned a lot from the ones I did make and hopefully now in my 30s I can grow from them. Christy I’m glad that you were able to grow and learn from your mistakes. From watching your videos I could see you made a lot of them but hopefully you’re smarter and better off for it.
Will be 21 in two months so hearing all this is definitely hugely comforting and inspiring. Great video as always; love listening to your thoughts and insights on things.
I really do enjoy these videos you make. I understand it's difficult to be this honest about your past mistakes, and I appreciate the strength and resolve you show in being able to confront these things about your past.
I just turned 23. I am so grateful for all of your videos and wisdom, especially this one! Thank you Christy 🥰 (I loved all of your work with Disney growing up!) ❤️
Another awesome video. Turning 30 this year. Made me think of my mistakes which would be wasting time and energy on those who I thought were going to remain in my life. When my best friend died her grandma told me at the hospital don’t hold onto toxic people and to live my life and never apologize for that. Took that for me to go home and get rid of some people that were draining life out. Here’s to us all for living our best life!
Great Video, As I Really Enjoy Them. I'm In My (Early) 20'S And One Thing I'm Regretting Now Is Staying Up, Way Past Midnight. Did You Ever Stay Up Several Hours Past Midnight, When You Were In Your 20'S?
I needed this kind of video since I’m also in my 20’s which has been pretty hard and not as magical or fun as I thought. Because since I’ve made plans for myself to chase my dream, travel more, join more things, find out what I want to do, what I want to be, and overcome my past/struggles. But due to the pandemic and still living with parents it kinda has prevented me from doing most of my goals which makes me sad and anxious. Hopefully things will be better soon. So tired of living in fear.
Outstanding video Christy! These vlogs of yours just keep on getting better and better and they are so exciting and awesome to watch! You are such a great speaker!
You’re always so wise. Thank you so much for the thoughtful, insightful advice, Christy! You’re giving back so much to your fans and other listeners through these videos. ❤️
I really appreciate this video! I am trying so hard to build a savings and start putting it towards a home! I’m currently writing a book I hope gets published :) you are amazing and thank you for sharing your insights ❤️
I think the financial incompetence thing is just inherent to millennials I'm general. We just didn't get taught about it like we should have and now that we are full adults we are beginning to learn it out of necessity.
Totally love this! I'm in my late 20s and I feel like I resonate with all of these. I'm glad I'm realizing now so that I can make the changes, but you put everything so beautifully into words. Thanks for this video!
Excellent advice about how people should enjoy life and learn new things in there 20s And not rush into different things a person is not ready for yet and what you would change if you can go back to your 20s great video thanks for the advice and have a Happy new year 👍🙂
When I was 21 years old, I made a wise choice not to drink wine 🍷 or beers 🍻 from my birthday 4 years ago. Yes, I’m so proud of myself for being sober and not having same mistakes as some of my family were. Anyway, they can totally 💯 respect for my own preferences.
Interesting my 20s were the best years of my life. I travel to many places, I had a good job and I met fantastic persons, one girl I dated is still one of my best friends! It depends on people, for example I hated my teen days with all my soul
I made alot of Bulls#$% mistakes in my 20s . I made mistakes that I myself am not proud of (I'm 29 turning 30 in June oh geez 😳) but one of my biggest mistakes that I committed was when I was in my mid 20s and that was giving away my hard earned $$ money to my abusive ex boyfriend/fiance. And once we broke up (which Is another story) I was left in debt since me and my ex fiance had the same bank account together. He withdraw lots and lots of money that I was in debt. I owed chase bank alot of money it was a nightmare. I was forced to leave the apartment me and my ex had and I ended back in L.A It took me a long time to get out of being in a debt. Now I'm at a better place and situation if that experience taught me anything It taught me never give the person (no matter how much you love them) your hard earned money. Money and love are 2 different things that people can't see the difference. Never give them money because if anything happens between the 2 of you, you still have money by your side to help you out. I believe we all make mistakes but it's important to not repeat them. That's how we grow as people. Christy your videos are inspirational keep making these videos. You're helping those who need it. ❤❤
As someone who’s soon to be 25. I am grateful to say I have had great opportunities to travel to new places in college and there’s still places I’d like to travel. I am still learning about managing expenses I’ll admit. Although everything else in my life has kinda been on hold because of this god forsaken pandemic. I’d love to meet a lovely young lady but I can’t really do much because of this pandemic.
I wish I could afford to travel. My 20s have sucked so bad so far. It just feels like time has flown by with nothing to show for it. I think the most exciting part of it was getting to go to my first convention and meeting you and Will in 2018
My 20s were spent being oblivious to how traumatized I really was. I’m 29 now but I still haven’t truly fixed things. At least I’m self aware now? Lmao.
To this day, I detest my 20s because I made a lot of petty, dumb, inconsiderate decisions that alienated my family and former classmates alike ( I only did it out of ignorance not to hurt them due to me escaping from reality because I have autism and have little friends and bullied through my youth to teenager). I just thought once you’re technically an adult, people will back off and let you do whatever you want when you want. That was all in my mind and from many shows I watched. But emotionally and mentally, your mind and brain is still developing. I should have listened to my parents more since they are wiser and older and experts on adulthood. So now that I’m 30, I’m surrounding by wise, smart people and listen more.
At first when you said you spent your money on psychics, I thought you said "sidekicks", like the phone from the early 2000's. I was thinking, damn I would have spent my money on those too if I had the choice hahaha. I always wanted one!
Ive made mistakes in my 20s especially in my late 20s I did way to much drinking beer and I was having up to 12 to 14 beers a day it wasnt good at all. Im glad Im sober now and Im about a year into sobriety and its one of the best decisions Ive ever made and I wont ever regret it. I just smoke ganja now and drink coffee. Another great vid @Christy Carlson Romano. Happy new year to you as well!
With the travel thing in your 20s- that time period usually is a time where you can be broke so traveling can be done, but it is done on the cheap! Hostels and paying for experiences instead of random foods is a priority!
Just came back from a solo road trip on the northeast coast... Even if it's not international just taking a road trip to a different side of your own country can be an experience, and it doesn't have to break your wallet! I'll make it a point that even though the US is a large country in its own hemisphere and expensive to travel out of internationally, we're simultaneously blessed to live in such a large and diverse country that you could just hop in your car and drive for a day and not recognize the very country you live in, experiencing different regional cultures along the way (or in the case of a lot of the large coastal cities, even experience various international cultures firsthand!) ;) (And I do say this as someone who's had the privilege to travel abroad to Europe and Asia)
I'm in my 30's now but I have to look back at my 20's and cringe hard. I was a hot mess in my 20's, mostly when I was in college. I was kind of in an emo phase, mostly because I was dealing with a lot of stuff in my early 20's. It was the first time I tried to pursue a relationship with a girl I had a crush on rejected me and since that was something shocking to me I didn't know how to handle it, then I was flunking my Pre-med classes and then decided to change careers since I knew I was never gonna get into med school with my GPA. Plus I had to break the news of my new career choice to my mom who freaked out because I was gonna go do something in green jobs or sustainability but since my college was reworking that major I couldn't even take the necessary classes for that major. Then I wound up getting a BA in psychology because at least I can do something with that. I should have had a clearer mind while I was making decisions about my future at Critical moment in my life. Honestly, I would have been better off if I fully leaned into my passion for tech back in college. I am now scrambling to launch my career in IT now. I could have done this way back then but at least I'm now making up for the mistakes I made then. I am taking classes and trainings for IT and now that the pandemic is winding down, I can do what I wanted to do for a few years now. I should have also went to more comic cons in my 20's seeing that now a pandemic caused me to miss out on like 3 years of them. As for fashion, my mom was right to tell me that my coveted finds at Old Navy were trash, eventually literally. I mostly now shop at places like American Eagle and, H&M. I know it's still fast fashion but It's all I can afford plus they're still better than Old Navy and even the GAP. And now I am starting to have things I should have had like 10 years ago like a savings account and even a retirement account. I never bothered to learn about things like retirement and even the Stock market because I never thought I would get involved in those things, plus I was a broke college student so no one was gonna waste their time to teach me how to invest or saved. I'm learning this stuff on my own, in my 30's. Yeah, I'm just another Millennial that will never own a house! But It's still good to look back at the last decade of our lives, see whwere we went wont, trry to correct our mistakes and advise others that are coming up about what is coming. Thanks for this introspective!
The biggest mistake I made in my early 20s was the idea of looking for permanent happiness. At the age of 28, I learned a long time ago that happiness is a temporary state. You can’t dodge pain and suffering, it’s part of life. Happiness comes and goes in cycles, as does pain and suffering. I’ve now come to accept that if I’m not happy, it’s normal and it’s ok.
You can travel with kids. It doesn't have to be work or mission etc. Families actually travel with each other more now since 2020. We have best friends traveling state side as a family in an RV and our other besties who moved their family to Italy. So be encouraged, it can happen! Think outside the box 😍. Love your videos, love the vibe you give!
I love giving back too. My heart is children, homelessness in my area & our local hospice that helped both my family & my friends. I haven't yet worked out how to help with homelessness in my current capacity. However, at Christmas time I give toys to the rotary club who passes them on to organizations, who know which children need them. I also buy raffle tickets tickets from the rotary club every year, the money goes to a lot of organizations who work with children. For the hospice, currently I donate items that I no longer need to there op shop, when my health is better I would also like to volunteer with the hospice.
One thing I did do in my 20s was lots of travel. I may not have invested as much due to travel but very grateful for the travel. Trying to learn more about investing in my 30s. I'm fortunate my dad set up investment accounts for me when I was 18 but I'm still trying to understand them so I can manage them myself and grow it.
Been married for 3 1/2 years, with my husband who I've been with since we were both 18 (although we met each other at 17 in hs, now we're both 26 and 27). While I wouldn't change having him in my life for anything, since he is my best friend, I do understand the feelings of thinking I never allowed myself to grow and learn on my own as a young adult since who I am has always been defined by being with him.
I laughed SO loud when you were explaining about getting the jacket because it looked like something Angelina Jolie would wear and then showed the big rip in the elbow. Oh no!! hahaha That's a "mood" as the kids say 🤣 Did it get caught on one of the trees during the walk? I have so many clothing items that I've kept for almost 2 decades too since I never grew too much especially height-wise.🙈
Man oh man, I do want to travel more & to some degree definitely make excuses for not but....Although I get paid $19 an hour full time & have a house I live in rent free the next year owned by my church since I'm an intern there, my husband and I still struggle to put in money for a vacation. There's always savings to put into a back up car if mine breaks down, a new laptop, phone, unexpected pregnancy savings, house, etc. It's endless! Not to mention my husband pays for his schooling each semester and I just don't have enough time off to visit family, do youth camps which are required for my Internship and travel myself. Maybe we could afford to do day trips instead? Idk, but we don't have kids yet so les go bay bee!!! I'm glad you van reflect on your 20s with wisdom, Christy 😁
Travel with your kids when they are young :)) Like A lot! Even though it’s a lot of work and even with the pandemic, you can still do it. When they are 10 years old and totally comfortable traveling and being outside their comfort zone, you will thank yourself! Take it from us :))
Loved this! So interesting to see everyone’s priorities for their 20’s. I’ve made a similar video where I talk about financial mistakes that we can avoid in our 20’s. I would love to get your thoughts.
Totally amazing video and fantastic job too. Happy new year 🥳 also you can put a very cool patch on your jacket to cover the hole or take it to place to try get it fixed too. It’d suited you very makes you look dashing young in hearts ♥️.
My question is, what language would like to learn as new year’s resolution? And have learned new language an would you like learn an have your family join you on this journey?
Yeah I am 22 with a 3 year old son and a 3 month old daughter, so I have to wait until they are in school to get a job and then I hope to save 25% of what I get paid for the future and another 25% saved back for my kids. This pandemic is rough when you have babies
You actually have to save and invest Not only save money 💵💰💵 but invest also You can invest in crypto, stocks and you can also create your own online business 📖
What Are Your New Years Resolutions?!
Meeting you
I don't have any
Chilling At Home.
To lose more weight!!
To continue falling in love with myself/learning self-compassion!
I'm in my 20s (close to 30) and this really made me think. These videos make me feel like you're my mentor - all of our mentors. I appreciate you sharing your stories and wisdom with us all.
I'm 28. I've loved my 20's era but I don't look at them as my 20's. Life and time is so much more than confining ourselves into 10 year time frames, when we do that we are unconsciously putting deadlines on our entire lives and will never have a chance at true enjoyment, clarity or relaxation mentally. My advice for everyone is to just take everything a day at a time and live in the moment as much as you can regardless of what age your physical body has reached.
As a financial professional in her late twenties, my biggest passion is talking with people my age. Financial fluency is incredibly important. We need someone in our corner to walk us through the value of a dollar, what that dollar can do for us now, and what that dollar can turn into for our future. Thank you for speaking on this. I always appreciate your insight and big sister chats.
are there any online (free) resources you recommend that teach financial fluency?
The hardest thing about being in my 20s during the pandemic is I'm missing out on travelling. I just started having enough money to travel and now everything is shut down.
same here! im 26 and i feel like because of the pandemic my 20s are flying by
Do it! I have been able to travel these past two years with no issues. Plan it out and be prepared.
Don’t throw away your jacket!! Mend it with a patch. A good way to teach your kids about upcycling fashion 😘
I travelled to 17 countries in my twenties! Not only do kids slow down travel, but in your thirties you have way less energy and more physical ailments that get in the way of travel too. I'm so glad I travelled when I did! I second Christy's statement! ✈️ 🌎
30s is still young my friend and I went on a huge road trip it was awesome
I’m only 25 but one piece of advice I would give is to look at the quality of clothes. The moment you start paying attention to how badly or well made a piece of clothing is (like looking at the materials used to make the clothes) the moment you start to buy less. I don’t buy nearly as many clothes as I used to because it bothers me when the quality is not there. I used to buy crap from Forever 21 and stores like that and those clothes would not last.
Very good insight! I can recall a time when I was approaching my 20's and my mom at the time said, "Mychal, your twenties are going to fly by". I didn't want to believe her. So now I'm 33 and I'll never forget how right she was. Oh how we discredit the wisdom of our parents. 😅. Keep up the great work 🤙
Traveling is biggest thing I want to do! Pandemic and still living at home with older parents prevents that in ways I loathe as I enter my mid 20s, but once I find a way to make it happen without those constraints? 😎😎😎😎😎😎 is all I can say haha
Damn this comment made me feel so seen. I’m in the exact same situation right now. Cheers 🥂
Yep same here I am in my mid 20s and I wanted to travel to Japan I still hope I can by March or April this year.
Same still in my 20s in an abusive home and want to travel but the world is falling apart. I hope you are able to do what you dream of
Make it happen! Find those deals! You'll find that for many countries you travel to, the most expensive thing is the flight itself! ;)
@@aragorn1780 you dont realize how impossible this is for some people.
Worst part about being in my 20s (especially now during the pandemic) is feeling like my youth is fleeing away/has been robbed. I was 26 when the pandemic started and now I'm 28 (will be 29 later on this year) and I wasn't able to enjoy a lot of things I did in my pre-covid days due to fear of getting sick and bringing something home to my family. Also the job market for my field has been pretty crappy so I was laid off and its been tough bouncing back, hence why I'm living at home. Overall, I just feel like I didn't get a chance to properly transition from my mid to late 20s and I still have SO much more I need to learn and experience that I couldn't do these past 2 years. I feel like an "old" person that should have my life together by now, but mentally I'm definitely still a 26 year old thats still figuring it all out. Societal expectations suck lol.
Tell me about it!
Same girl being in your 20’s in a pandemic suck
I am disabled due to chronic illness (starting at 16) and am now 32. Most of my twenties were spent in the hospital or infusion clinic or in bed at home. I have never been on a plane and my dream would be to go to Scotland someday. I know it is not financially possible but I am hoping God will gift me that trip at some point.
Sending prayers to you
Ok...I maybe a 50 year old guy living in the UK but I want to congratulate Christy om opening herself up like this. I didn't grow up watching you on tv like many other did but I think one of the most clued in people I know. You're enjoying life...you have a great family. And you've been through a lot in your professional life. My best wishes to you and your family for 2022 :)
I know this is random but I’ve only recently had a full English breakfast the other day and it was just delicious. I never knew what a scotch egg was and then I ate 8 of them
@@ShesMongolianASMR Welcome to our food :) Would be an honour to treat you out to as we call it a 'slap up breakfast' one day...means it's the best! :)
My 20s was AWESOME. I did stream level marketing for a record label. I went to concerts, promoted bands, got to meet them, and was still rewarded for my efforts. I could not have asked for a better young adult life.
That's great you had great experiences throughout your 20s!
20s was not a fun time for me. Big ball of anxiety, over everything. I'm much more chill in my 30s.
😂😂😂 I called a psychic when I was a kid and ran up an over 500$ phone bill 😳🤦 I did this at my aunt's house and she never told my mom on me.
Well one year a psychic commercial pops up on tv and my sister says to my mom.. did you ever find out about Cynder calling a psychic?? 😂 My mom says noooooo and then calls her Sister to say WHY DID YOU NOT TELL ME!
You clearly have a very cool aunt!
@@MooLissaa 😘
Omg your aunt paid that 500$ bill? That’s so sweet and kind of her to keep it a secret! 🤍🤍🤍 I would’ve thrown somebody out the window lol jk
@@ShesMongolianASMR yes lol she kept it secret always 😎 I have awesome aunt's ☺️ my sister of course gave me up to my mom, when we were young adults.
My aunt did make me do some yard work to help pay her back, which my cousin mostly did because he was stronger than I.
You have the best auntie
Your sister's advice on college dating is so spot on. I will pass that on for sure!
The dating section was on point! 20's are just meant to thicken skin and grow. Love the honesty in your videos as always 🙌💪
I completely feel that my 20's were brutal. I will be turning 37 in June, my 30's really haven't been any easier. I hope 40 is way better. Thanks for sharing your insightful info. Happy New Year!
I decided to start a relationship right out of high school. We’re still together 5 years later but I’ve changed a lot as a person. It’s definitely hard to decipher who I am at times because I didn’t give myself the time to get to know myself
I love that advice about sitting back and waiting 6 months and watch and see what happens. 🥴 If only we could go back in time lol
I’m 21 and I feel depressed like I don’t know where life is going because school isn’t going well, thanks for the video my sister sent it to me!
School was so hard for me and I almost flunked out at age 21. But! I am graduated now. You can do it I had to take time off and I don’t regret it at all.
I'm almost 29, so still here, but barely. Your 20's certainly are crazy. I think her tips are really good. Especially the money one. I have known people who reached age 32 with massive student loan debt. Other debts can come as well, but that seems to be the one people make the most mistakes with. Community college can help, and state schools are fine.
We're all at risk of cringing at footage of our old clothes (especially public figures/new generations who will HAVE more footage). But to me the potential cringe later on is nothing compared to the feeling of wearing what you LOVE in the moment. Everything comes back around, anyway ;)
I'm in my late 30s and the hardest thing about this pandemic was wondering how long it would last and wondering when I'll be able to get back out there in the world, go on stage and do comedy at open mics again. I haven't yet married or had kids, but maybe that part of my life isn't meant to happen until my 40s. Everyone is on their own life path.
You are SO much fun to watch and your voice is so soothing - your 20's are where you find out who you are - your BRAIN got you out - you prevailed
This video came at just the right time. I literally quit my job this week to pursue a business I want to start as well as continue to educate myself on investing, and it caused a huge fight with my dad. This is very encouraging to just keep going and focusing on what I want to accomplish with my finances. 🥰
29 going on 30 here (at the time I'm writing this), as my 20s are ending, after all the miserable dreck I had gone through emotionally, mentally, financially, etc... There are two things I didn't do during my 20s: I didn't go to parties and get wasted, nor did I date anybody. My mental and emotional being was my major focus.
The 20s are the most important decade of your life because it shape who you are as an adult and my decade of being in my 20s from 2009 to 2019 basically the 2010s decade was no exception. Thankfully none of the mistakes are long lasting but I learned a lot from the ones I did make and hopefully now in my 30s I can grow from them. Christy I’m glad that you were able to grow and learn from your mistakes. From watching your videos I could see you made a lot of them but hopefully you’re smarter and better off for it.
Will be 21 in two months so hearing all this is definitely hugely comforting and inspiring. Great video as always; love listening to your thoughts and insights on things.
I really do enjoy these videos you make. I understand it's difficult to be this honest about your past mistakes, and I appreciate the strength and resolve you show in being able to confront these things about your past.
I just turned 23. I am so grateful for all of your videos and wisdom, especially this one! Thank you Christy 🥰 (I loved all of your work with Disney growing up!) ❤️
I’ll be turn 25.
Another awesome video. Turning 30 this year. Made me think of my mistakes which would be wasting time and energy on those who I thought were going to remain in my life. When my best friend died her grandma told me at the hospital don’t hold onto toxic people and to live my life and never apologize for that. Took that for me to go home and get rid of some people that were draining life out. Here’s to us all for living our best life!
So agree with traveling! I didn't do much in my 20's and now I'm 29 and getting ready for kids. See the world!
Great Video, As I Really Enjoy Them. I'm In My (Early) 20'S And One Thing I'm Regretting Now Is Staying Up, Way Past Midnight. Did You Ever Stay Up Several Hours Past Midnight, When You Were In Your 20'S?
I'm about to be 31... Don't waste your 20s on men is ridiculously true!
I needed this kind of video since I’m also in my 20’s which has been pretty hard and not as magical or fun as I thought. Because since I’ve made plans for myself to chase my dream, travel more, join more things, find out what I want to do, what I want to be, and overcome my past/struggles. But due to the pandemic and still living with parents it kinda has prevented me from doing most of my goals which makes me sad and anxious. Hopefully things will be better soon. So tired of living in fear.
Outstanding video Christy! These vlogs of yours just keep on getting better and better and they are so exciting and awesome to watch! You are such a great speaker!
You’re always so wise. Thank you so much for the thoughtful, insightful advice, Christy! You’re giving back so much to your fans and other listeners through these videos. ❤️
Im 29 now and have every single one of these exact regrets. Love your wisdom and honesty Christy! Being in your 20s can be so hard and confusing
I really appreciate this video! I am trying so hard to build a savings and start putting it towards a home! I’m currently writing a book I hope gets published :) you are amazing and thank you for sharing your insights ❤️
I think the financial incompetence thing is just inherent to millennials I'm general. We just didn't get taught about it like we should have and now that we are full adults we are beginning to learn it out of necessity.
Totally love this! I'm in my late 20s and I feel like I resonate with all of these. I'm glad I'm realizing now so that I can make the changes, but you put everything so beautifully into words. Thanks for this video!
Excellent advice about how people should enjoy life and learn new things in there 20s
And not rush into different things a person is not ready for yet and what you would change if you can go back to your 20s great video thanks for the advice and have a Happy new year 👍🙂
LoL I was never good with fashion.. always an odd ball 🥴
When I was 21 years old, I made a wise choice not to drink wine 🍷 or beers 🍻 from my birthday 4 years ago. Yes, I’m so proud of myself for being sober and not having same mistakes as some of my family were. Anyway, they can totally 💯 respect for my own preferences.
Interesting my 20s were the best years of my life. I travel to many places, I had a good job and I met fantastic persons, one girl I dated is still one of my best friends! It depends on people, for example I hated my teen days with all my soul
I m glad I did all these things in my 20's except for the dating part I highly regret it
I made alot of Bulls#$% mistakes in my 20s . I made mistakes that I myself am not proud of (I'm 29 turning 30 in June oh geez 😳) but one of my biggest mistakes that I committed was when I was in my mid 20s and that was giving away my hard earned $$ money to my abusive ex boyfriend/fiance. And once we broke up (which Is another story) I was left in debt since me and my ex fiance had the same bank account together. He withdraw lots and lots of money that I was in debt. I owed chase bank alot of money it was a nightmare. I was forced to leave the apartment me and my ex had and I ended back in L.A
It took me a long time to get out of being in a debt. Now I'm at a better place and situation if that experience taught me anything It taught me never give the person (no matter how much you love them) your hard earned money. Money and love are 2 different things that people can't see the difference. Never give them money because if anything happens between the 2 of you, you still have money by your side to help you out. I believe we all make mistakes but it's important to not repeat them. That's how we grow as people. Christy your videos are inspirational keep making these videos. You're helping those who need it. ❤❤
As someone who’s soon to be 25. I am grateful to say I have had great opportunities to travel to new places in college and there’s still places I’d like to travel. I am still learning about managing expenses I’ll admit. Although everything else in my life has kinda been on hold because of this god forsaken pandemic. I’d love to meet a lovely young lady but I can’t really do much because of this pandemic.
We are learning every day 😎👍🏽❤️
I’m only 22 and the past two years been hell. So I’m hoping it gets better.
I wish I could afford to travel. My 20s have sucked so bad so far. It just feels like time has flown by with nothing to show for it. I think the most exciting part of it was getting to go to my first convention and meeting you and Will in 2018
ALSO - whatever you did made you the person you are - it's a big picture thing - I think your picture is AWESOME so far.
My 20s were spent being oblivious to how traumatized I really was. I’m 29 now but I still haven’t truly fixed things. At least I’m self aware now? Lmao.
To this day, I detest my 20s because I made a lot of petty, dumb, inconsiderate decisions that alienated my family and former classmates alike ( I only did it out of ignorance not to hurt them due to me escaping from reality because I have autism and have little friends and bullied through my youth to teenager).
I just thought once you’re technically an adult, people will back off and let you do whatever you want when you want. That was all in my mind and from many shows I watched. But emotionally and mentally, your mind and brain is still developing. I should have listened to my parents more since they are wiser and older and experts on adulthood. So now that I’m 30, I’m surrounding by wise, smart people and listen more.
Omg me and my sister are tall too and could never find pants long enough when we were kids/teens
At first when you said you spent your money on psychics, I thought you said "sidekicks", like the phone from the early 2000's. I was thinking, damn I would have spent my money on those too if I had the choice hahaha. I always wanted one!
Ive made mistakes in my 20s especially in my late 20s I did way to much drinking beer and I was having up to 12 to 14 beers a day it wasnt good at all. Im glad Im sober now and Im about a year into sobriety and its one of the best decisions Ive ever made and I wont ever regret it. I just smoke ganja now and drink coffee. Another great vid @Christy Carlson Romano. Happy new year to you as well!
Thank you so much, Christy! I hope you have an amazing day, queen 💖
With the travel thing in your 20s- that time period usually is a time where you can be broke so traveling can be done, but it is done on the cheap! Hostels and paying for experiences instead of random foods is a priority!
Just came back from a solo road trip on the northeast coast... Even if it's not international just taking a road trip to a different side of your own country can be an experience, and it doesn't have to break your wallet!
I'll make it a point that even though the US is a large country in its own hemisphere and expensive to travel out of internationally, we're simultaneously blessed to live in such a large and diverse country that you could just hop in your car and drive for a day and not recognize the very country you live in, experiencing different regional cultures along the way (or in the case of a lot of the large coastal cities, even experience various international cultures firsthand!) ;)
(And I do say this as someone who's had the privilege to travel abroad to Europe and Asia)
I'm in my 30's now but I have to look back at my 20's and cringe hard. I was a hot mess in my 20's, mostly when I was in college. I was kind of in an emo phase, mostly because I was dealing with a lot of stuff in my early 20's. It was the first time I tried to pursue a relationship with a girl I had a crush on rejected me and since that was something shocking to me I didn't know how to handle it, then I was flunking my Pre-med classes and then decided to change careers since I knew I was never gonna get into med school with my GPA. Plus I had to break the news of my new career choice to my mom who freaked out because I was gonna go do something in green jobs or sustainability but since my college was reworking that major I couldn't even take the necessary classes for that major. Then I wound up getting a BA in psychology because at least I can do something with that. I should have had a clearer mind while I was making decisions about my future at Critical moment in my life. Honestly, I would have been better off if I fully leaned into my passion for tech back in college. I am now scrambling to launch my career in IT now. I could have done this way back then but at least I'm now making up for the mistakes I made then. I am taking classes and trainings for IT and now that the pandemic is winding down, I can do what I wanted to do for a few years now. I should have also went to more comic cons in my 20's seeing that now a pandemic caused me to miss out on like 3 years of them. As for fashion, my mom was right to tell me that my coveted finds at Old Navy were trash, eventually literally. I mostly now shop at places like American Eagle and, H&M. I know it's still fast fashion but It's all I can afford plus they're still better than Old Navy and even the GAP. And now I am starting to have things I should have had like 10 years ago like a savings account and even a retirement account. I never bothered to learn about things like retirement and even the Stock market because I never thought I would get involved in those things, plus I was a broke college student so no one was gonna waste their time to teach me how to invest or saved. I'm learning this stuff on my own, in my 30's. Yeah, I'm just another Millennial that will never own a house! But It's still good to look back at the last decade of our lives, see whwere we went wont, trry to correct our mistakes and advise others that are coming up about what is coming. Thanks for this introspective!
We love sharing your life story 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
The biggest mistake I made in my early 20s was the idea of looking for permanent happiness. At the age of 28, I learned a long time ago that happiness is a temporary state. You can’t dodge pain and suffering, it’s part of life. Happiness comes and goes in cycles, as does pain and suffering. I’ve now come to accept that if I’m not happy, it’s normal and it’s ok.
I think that last point was meant for me as I just got asked to teach a language to a group volunteering. I hope it gives meaning to my life.
I’m in my 20s and thank you for this
Ok my last comment I promise. Giving is so so important! Thank you for being an example to do that :)
I think the rip in the jacket adds character. Lol.
You can travel with kids. It doesn't have to be work or mission etc. Families actually travel with each other more now since 2020. We have best friends traveling state side as a family in an RV and our other besties who moved their family to Italy. So be encouraged, it can happen! Think outside the box 😍. Love your videos, love the vibe you give!
I love giving back too. My heart is children, homelessness in my area & our local hospice that helped both my family & my friends. I haven't yet worked out how to help with homelessness in my current capacity. However, at Christmas time I give toys to the rotary club who passes them on to organizations, who know which children need them. I also buy raffle tickets tickets from the rotary club every year, the money goes to a lot of organizations who work with children. For the hospice, currently I donate items that I no longer need to there op shop, when my health is better I would also like to volunteer with the hospice.
One thing I did do in my 20s was lots of travel. I may not have invested as much due to travel but very grateful for the travel. Trying to learn more about investing in my 30s. I'm fortunate my dad set up investment accounts for me when I was 18 but I'm still trying to understand them so I can manage them myself and grow it.
You're not alone in thinking that Christy. I hope you and your loved have an amazing 2022
Been married for 3 1/2 years, with my husband who I've been with since we were both 18 (although we met each other at 17 in hs, now we're both 26 and 27). While I wouldn't change having him in my life for anything, since he is my best friend, I do understand the feelings of thinking I never allowed myself to grow and learn on my own as a young adult since who I am has always been defined by being with him.
I laughed SO loud when you were explaining about getting the jacket because it looked like something Angelina Jolie would wear and then showed the big rip in the elbow. Oh no!! hahaha That's a "mood" as the kids say 🤣 Did it get caught on one of the trees during the walk?
I have so many clothing items that I've kept for almost 2 decades too since I never grew too much especially height-wise.🙈
Morning, Christy!
Keep it - be PROUD of your rips
“if i could back and not date a single person i would” makes me feel a lot better as someone who hasn’t had any dating experience in their 20’s.
Haha just sew the jacket! It adds character.
Happy new year Kim Possible
Obsessed with your videos 🥰
Mom always said - be clean (I sometimes failed)
I barely recall most, if any, of my mistakes I've made.
Happy New Year, Christy.
Man oh man, I do want to travel more & to some degree definitely make excuses for not but....Although I get paid $19 an hour full time & have a house I live in rent free the next year owned by my church since I'm an intern there, my husband and I still struggle to put in money for a vacation. There's always savings to put into a back up car if mine breaks down, a new laptop, phone, unexpected pregnancy savings, house, etc. It's endless! Not to mention my husband pays for his schooling each semester and I just don't have enough time off to visit family, do youth camps which are required for my Internship and travel myself. Maybe we could afford to do day trips instead? Idk, but we don't have kids yet so les go bay bee!!! I'm glad you van reflect on your 20s with wisdom, Christy 😁
Travel with your kids when they are young :)) Like A lot! Even though it’s a lot of work and even with the pandemic, you can still do it. When they are 10 years old and totally comfortable traveling and being outside their comfort zone, you will thank yourself! Take it from us :))
Loved this! So interesting to see everyone’s priorities for their 20’s. I’ve made a similar video where I talk about financial mistakes that we can avoid in our 20’s. I would love to get your thoughts.
I love watching your videos
Awesome job christy thumb up
Happy New Year 🎈🎉❤️☺️ Christy 💐
Yes 4:50 💯 this is so true me and my girlfriend can’t even see Spider-Man, because we got no baby sitter. 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
Totally amazing video and fantastic job too. Happy new year 🥳 also you can put a very cool patch on your jacket to cover the hole or take it to place to try get it fixed too. It’d suited you very makes you look dashing young in hearts ♥️.
Exercising more and getting a full time job, already I started on my part-time job, lots of experience I gain, lose weight.
My question is, what language would like to learn as new year’s resolution? And have learned new language an would you like learn an have your family join you on this journey?
Your fashion now is on point though just FYI. I have a similar body type as you so you're one of my fashion inspirations :)
Wow really?! thank you!
This video has good advice
Love this really enjoying your videos I told my friends who work in film and others to follow! Amazing content!
happy new year
Thanks big sis!! Another brilliant episode.
Yeah I am 22 with a 3 year old son and a 3 month old daughter, so I have to wait until they are in school to get a job and then I hope to save 25% of what I get paid for the future and another 25% saved back for my kids. This pandemic is rough when you have babies
You actually have to save and invest
Not only save money 💵💰💵 but invest also
You can invest in crypto, stocks and you can also create your own online business 📖