Quarterlife

I hate to be a part of this age old cliche, but I think I’m convinced that people really go through a quarter life crisis. Some people may have luckily figured out their goals early in life but unfortunately, I’m not said people. Growing up, I was told that after getting a college degree and securing a job, life will be set. There was a huge emphasis on education and it seemed as if life would be perfect once this is achieved. Currently, I hold a bachelor’s degree plus a minor on the side and I have a job in line with it. Do I feel complete, accomplished and happy? I don’t think so.

In fact, I don’t think I’ll ever be happy with what I’m currently doing. Yes, I feel a sense of accomplishment when I complete tasks given to me, as well as when I’m complimented at what I do. But in the end, I do not enjoy it. It’s just that, a job. A job that pays my indulgences and my monthly bills. A job that gives me stress at times and a job that gives me some sense of purpose everyday. And this is unfortunate because I feel stuck. I don’t know what to do. Some people go to grad school to buy some time but it’s not an option in my case since I can’t afford it. How do I even figure out my passion in life? I like a lot of things, but to single out one thing is quite difficult.

Does my love for music count? Or my addiction to Netflix? And coming up with this blog? Somebody help me figure out what to do because honestly, these everyday routines are becoming really, really dull. Good thing my job got me a boyfriend at least.

The Next Cube Design Star

Is it just me or is there already a presumed competition for the best cube ever in between employees at the workplace? It was just probably my competitive self screaming at me when I saw my coworker’s cube elaborately decorated with flower petals and fancy looking paintings and sappy love notes from her boyfriend. Jeez, not only should I prove to everyone that I have an excellent work ethic: I should also have a pretty decent cubicle if I want to get noticed. So I came up with a list on how to be the next Cube Design Star at work that I can also share with everyone:

1. Make sure your work area is clean and dust-free. No one likes a dirty desk with a dusty phone and computer. A handy rug inside one of your drawers is advised.
2. Of course, a hand sanitizer is necessary. It adds to that clean feeling. Just leave one somewhere where it can be seen by people passing your cube.
3. Pictures. Pictures of your dog, your boyfriend, your friends or your family are necessary so your coworkers would think that you actually have a life outside work and that you are liked or at least you like people in general.
4. Paintings too, to be artistic.
5. Plus, color pens in every shade of every color. Besides it giving off an artistic vibe, it can also mean you’re organized and detail-oriented.
6. So don’t forget sticky post-its with those pens.
7. A recognition plaque of some sort that is posted somewhere noticeable. It shows you actually excel on something even if it’s probably for some pointless achievement back when you were twelve.
8. Books are also needed definitely. But too many textbooks can be a little obnoxious, so diversify a bit by adding some magazines.
9. Some display that you’re a fan of the local football/basketbal/baseball team needs to be hung on your cube wall for an easy conversation starter. Or try a framed photo of a famous band like The Beatles.
10. A kitschy travel souvenir from some exotic place you’ve been to so it can translate to being adventurous and being well traveled.
11. Candies too so people have a reason to come over your cube and talk.
12. Lastly, some fresh flowers delivered to your cube from an imaginary boyfriend for your imaginary anniversary to make all the other women in the office jealous.

I’ll add more to this when I know better. But I’m pretty sure this list will potentially get me somewhere.