Things to do before you turn 26
First of all, wish you all a very lovely Happy New Year, may all your dreams come true this year. Here goes my gift for everyone.
Please don’t laugh at the music.
My last 3 years have not been good but 2018 ended on a good note so I guess 2019 should go well but I am panicked too because I am getting one year older. I mean this year in May I will turn 26 years old, and I am afraid of that. I guess I am not yet ready to feel old. However, I have prepared this list of things you should do before turning 26.
Buy Dinner for Your Parents
I know you can do it after 25 too, but within 25 hopefully, you start working and taking them out will make them feel good. I do not have parents. I could never do it for my mother, but for dad I did it.
Party During the Whole Weekend
It sounds crazy, but it feels good because with time responsibilities in life increases. Doing an “all weekender” can be more difficult as you get old.
Start Saving for Your Retirement
It may seem a long way off still, but not a bad deal. your retired you will thank you. 😉
Go for an Impulse Buy
You may not use it but it can be a reward to yourself. Sometimes a little bit of craziness is good.
Go on a Blind Date
To be honest I have never done it and I feel bad now. I know I can do it even now but I do not get the thrill of doing it anymore.
Learn to Let Go
It can be anything, friendship, love, anything because nothing is permanent. Some people come into our lives and exist for different reasons at different times. Holding on to a relationship or anything that has run its course doesn’t do either of you any favors. So spare yourself.
Try Going to a Lesbian/Gay Club or Bar
I have many bisexual, lesbian/gay friends and they are way too good. I am also a member of some LGBTTQQIAAP (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, ally, pansexual) groups and clubs and trust me in spite of knowing that I am heterosexual I am equally loved by them.
Learn to Live Alone
Our association with ourselves is the most vital one of our lives; we won’t invest as much energy with any other person! Figuring out how to appreciate our very own conversation and appreciate being separated from everyone else is precious on such a significant number of levels.
These are completely what I feel and think, maybe you think differently than I do as everyone’s thought process is not the same. Always remember in life even the smallest thing matters.
By the way, did I miss out on any point or idea? Let me know in the comments.
Hope to see you soon. Till then, Stay safe, Take care.
Start Saving for Your Retirement – this is probably the most important one. Take a portion of your paycheck each month and make the older you happy. Best piece of advice on this entire post. That and sunscreen & hats. Every single day.
Love this list! As a 30+ aged *gulp*, there are certainly a few things that i had taken for granted / probably should have done in my 20s that seem a bit out of reach now or done sooner. All the best for a fabulous 2019!
Great post I’m turning 28 in May so I definitely understand how to feels to move later & later in your 20’’s. Everything you listed are definitely things I attempted to work towards around that age!
There are some awesome tips here, my favorite being investing in your retirement. At such a young age, as you said, it seems so far off until it isnt as far off anymore.
Love this list! I will definitely be trying to do all of these.
I will have to do a post soon about things to do before turning 30 and I only have 7 months, lovely post
Such a fun list. I turn 30 this year and I have done everything on your list! 🙂
Saving is really a good point and i love the rest too, I wish I knew this before passing that age gap but always nice to remind myself what I didn’t manage to tick off.
Learn to live alone is a great one! Loved your ideas!
This is a great opportunity to really think about your goal setting and this reminds me too.
Fun ideas! Also learn to be in the moment and make memories. I wish I had done this more in my 20s.
Saving money is always a good thing at any age. It is also good to splurge too.
If you’re going to mention a gay bar, you’ve GOT to mention drag shows! They’re so fun! I had a girlfriend in my early 20s who used to perform in the drag shows and she was so great at it! I would bring straight friends just to show off what she could do! Alas, by the time I was 26 I had like four kids and that’s NOT something I recommend before you turn 26 LOL
Yeah I so forgot that. They are super cool
Oh lord do I wish I was turning 26. Now that I’m 30, I wish I had done a few more of the things listed. I lost my dad when I was 24 and I would give anything to be able to take him out to dinner and thank him for everything he did for me growing up.
These are all great goals to have and I wish I had had them when I was in my 20’s. Everyone should save for retirement as early as possible because Social Security will be a thing of the past when most people in their 20’s retire.
I have covered up almost everything except going on a blind date. I think I should check that one out too. Will share my experience
Happy New Year dear Moni <3
I hope 2019 will be an amazing year for you!
Sending a hug!
Great idea to kick the experience and have it all. I have never been on a blind date and I am little sorry I never did. But i hope will never need a blind date in my life so no regrets.
P.S. Happy New Year! Best wishes!
I had a similar list, but referred to before the age of 30. This year I’m 31 and I must say that still reluctantly many things on the list have not yet popped!
This is a great list! I wish had known more about saving for retirement when I was 26, but we got started a few years later. Learning to live and be alone is a great one as well. I think we learn a lot about ourselves when we have to be independent and that all makes us a better partner and friend to others!
Happy New Year hun. Oh how I wished I was still in my twenties lol. But I think it’s never to let to try out what you have shared. I have definitely started saving in my twenties for my retirement age.
What good ideas, I remember the first time I bought my parents dinner and it was very satisfying.
As a 26 year old, turning 27 this year… I have hardly done any of these things. I did go to a drag show once, and bought my parents dinner… but not much else.. saving for a retirement is a truly amazing goal though, the future is never guaranteed, so having money ready to care for all the possibilities is a great idea
These are great. Although I don’t think I ever bought my parents dinner. I still don’t I rely on them to buy me dinner. Will never cut that cord.
I like your list! I am over 26 though, oops. When I was 26 though, I was a mom of two, so it wasn’t always easy to do these.
Totally agree with learning to live alone. You never know when you might end up in a situation like that. Great post, thanks for sharing.
Those are great things to do before 26. Looking back to the days before I had kids, I would do a lot more travel and adventurous things. I am not as much of a risk-taker any more because it is my personality, but also because I don’t want to take certain risks (for instance, roller skating and getting hurt).
All good things to do, but starting to save for retirement is probably the most important! And the one that the least amount of people do.
I love reading posts like these, seeing the things others want to accomplish before a certain milestone. I did something similar before my 30th.
Well, this post is about 15 years too late for me. At 26, I was pregnant and married already!
Fun ideas! I just turned 30 and no one can understand the meaning of enjoy it while you can like I do! 😁
I like your idea of buying your parents dinner. It’s nice to get to finally give back a little bit as you get older.
This is a wonderful list and one that I will share with my 30 year old.
I’m turning a year older in a few months, ackkkkk! And I agree with what you said especially saving for retirement, we can only rely on ourselves and it’s our duty to save up!
Turning 26 is still oaky. I was mourning this year when i turned 31 in September. But I am glad i must have done most of the above. Going to a gay or lesbian club would be fun but my work culture lets me interact & spend much time with them doesnt feel any less. 2018 resolution was learn to live alone & I am proud some how nature worked in my favor & i was home for 3-4 months while husband was working & that was it. I did not have a single boaring moment & yet again last 3 months I am home & I started blogging. Life has been great. Hope you achieve all too.
Save for retirement is very crucial and I am doing right now as well. Going to lesbian/gay club sounds a lot of fun.
This is a great list. I was 26 long time ago. Wish I had your wisdom. I am sure 2019 will be an awesome year for you.
Going to start to try some of these. Great post!
I think anyone of any age should do all of these and more. It’s always good to broaden your horizons and try new things.
I turned 26 last may! I have done all these things on your list pretty much, such a nice idea to have some things you’d like to tick off – Happy new year x
These looks very important tips especially the (buying dinner for your parents), it’s important to enjoy the presence of our parents in our life before a day come that we will not be able to see them again
I’m 35 and haven’t done most of those things. I do love buying my parents meals. It makes me feel good to be able to treat them to a meal. Saving for retirement is super important. I think it’s also important to learn to like yourself. Go places and travel.
Great tips!…now I just need to come back at 5 years ago!ahahhahaha
Great list! Only missed a couple… going on a blind date and going to a gay/lesbian bar – didn’t even know where to find one back then hahaha
Ahh 26, you are still so young. I am 39 this month and compiling a list of things to do before I’m 40. Scary stuff!
To be 26 again 🙂 …. These are some really great things you listed. Happy New Year
Great post, really fun reading it. I’m 32 and after reading your post it seems that i should make such a list that i want to do. Thanks for sharing this.
If only I was turning 26 again! One more tip you might add is save for Emergencies! You never know when there will a catastrophic emergency. A hurricane, fires, tornadoes, or etc that you will have to evacuate and can’t return home for a while. Always good to have money stash you can grab quick and go!
Yeah. That was the one to start from as soon as u start getting pocket money
This is a cool post for anyone looking to add to their bucket list. I do think that the most important one on the list is to save for retirement. In fact at the age of 26 it would be really cool if you could afford to max out the contribution allowable for 2019.
Wow, I’m nearly 42, and still not done some of those things, especially saving for retirement. Relying on state pension is a scary thought! :/
Great ideas though, especially the one about living on your own. I think these are the only two I have never done.
Great list of ideas! Enjoy this time of your life!
Yup! Save for your retirement while you are young. Great idea. Yes to buying your parents dinner. Very sweet.
I wouldn’t trade my marriage for anything, but I wish I had gone out on a blind date and lived alone before I got wifed up, lol. Living alone sounds especially appealing to me as I always had roommates.
Oh you can definitely never start too young by saving for retirement early!!!!!! Great tips!!!
Such a great list of activity to do before turning 26. I bet most of it is for curiosity, it is better to try something rare once in a while.
I loved this list for the fact that it included both responsible and irresponsible items, but you really got me at learn to live alone. Such an underrated skill, but one that is so helpful, even later in life.
Such a good list, at 40+ and heading fast towards 50, time really does fly
These are great ideas! Especially Start Saving for Your Retirement. This is very important as we get older. Thank you for sharing. Hope you’ll have an amazing 2019!
Honestly, I did some of these things when I was 18 but never tried to go in a blind date and I don’t have plan to try that hahaha! I think planning for my retirement is something that I need to do right now.
Reading your list makes me feel old, haha! I can’t believe I was 26 ten years ago, lol! At least I was able to do most of these when I was 26. 🙂
I am happy that at the early age I was able to work and prepare a meal for my parents. You are to young to be worried about getting old you have a lot of time of enjoying your life and achieving your dreams but I like your tips.
Looks like a great list for someone in late twenties. I just wanted to add one more point –
– Make sure you have a stable job by 26 🙂
Yeah, that is must.
Great list. I have done many on here but I am 40 so I have a few years advance on you! Good luck with trying to complete as many as you can!
Ha! I am way beyond 26, lol. I think I’d skip a few of the recommendations. 🙂 But saving for retirement is super smart!
These are some lovely things to do. Partying all night is a must at 26!
This was such a fun read. I wish I was 26 again!
Simple and good article. I am only 20 and still enjoying my youth. Some points u mentioned above were strange for me. But I can feel some points inside me…Good luck and keep going .
This is an incredible list!
Dont feel guilty for spoiling yourself, DO BUY IT!
We need splurges from time to time and theres nothing wrong with treating one self.
Great list, thank you for the advice
I’m certainly a fan of the impulse buy. I do it all the time for myself! Usually it’s sushi or a book LOL
I agree you 20’s are the time to try new things. I have I actually did most of these before I turned 26.
I am doing something like this but more of a bucketlist. That way I set goals and go after them!
Oh boy, hmmm is this applicable on us who are close to their 30-ies, a few things I still haven’t achieved on this list , but surely I am getting closer to achieving those things, I partied all through my later twenties, and I almost died like a few weeks ago when trying to party the weekend away, I don’t know blind date I have done, it turned out alright, but then it fell through, but still it’s a valuable experience that I hope will help me later in life.
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I love all these ideas! I am now 29 so missed the 26 boat so I best get catching up!
I personally do not agree with all your suggestions but most are on point for me! Learning to live alone is definitely something I think everyone should do. It is very freeing and peaceful.
I think saving is important. Everyone should start saving ASAP!
26 has come and gone for me lol. The only think I havent done though is go on a blind date haha Don’t see that happening as I am married but this is a great list! I still love buying my parents dinner whenever i can
Crossed that age 😀 But I have done most of the things you have mentioned. Saving, being independent, travelling are most important I feel.
these are awesome tips! I would definitely do some of these and apply it. Thanks for sharing!
Love that you’re so proud of your LGBT+ friends and that you support the community!
Yes, save save save! Great advice!
Such a fun list you have here. I agree about saving for retirement. It’s something one need to do early on.
Wish you a very Happy New Year to you too. Good to know that your 2018 journey ended on a good note. Hope new year brings lots of success and joy in your life. Now talking about the article I always love your articles and this is one of them. There are few things which I missed in my 20’s but yes I can do in my 30’s. Thanks for the idea.
I love this list of things to do before you turn 26! I am way past 26 and haven’t done some of these things.
Yay! I am turning 26 this coming April and this post is totally helpful to me! Thank you for sharing this with us!
I think I ticked off most of these before 26 😀 I would add travelling… going to see another culture for yourself and having new experiences is so rewarding and helps you grow so much!
For me, you are still young when you turn 26 and you still have a lot of time to accomplish those things that you wanted to accomplish in you life. Go ahead and enjoy your life, don’t be too worry for getting old you will be getting there someday!
I love your list and some of the wish-list is cute 🙂 But yes, some of your points are really good one. Wish you success with it 🙂
26 has come for me! But I do believe that things never too late for change. These are all great tips and for people who want to try new things and explore!
My Birthday is also in May, I should also start checking this list!
I’m knocking on 40, but my 26 year old self could have used this.
Happy new year, wishing you the best for 2019! I’m 27 now, I should start saving for my retirement!
Yes, I should do this! Take my parents out to dinner since I’ve never; and also, learn to live alone. Good enough, I have a couple to years to go!
All the best sweetheart
Great list! The 20’s is definitely a time to explore but I believe you’re never to old to have new experiences and explore, although admittedly it does take a lot more schedule shuffling ,haha.
Happy New Year. I hope you have a lovely 2019. Great things to do for those in their early twenties. I am way past that now but done all these so that is good.
I’m happy reading this cuz I’m 35 and I have done them all!!! Wohoooo!
It has been a while since I was 26, but I agree with your list. I especially like the idea of saving for retirement. It’s never too early.
learning to live alone is a huge step in adulthood – still trying to get to used to it! thanks for the list.
I am loving this list! While I have past the big 3-0 *gulp* there are a few of these on your list I will add to the ‘list of things to do before I’m 40’. Thanks for the great post!
Life is all about trying new things, no matter the age. Because life is short and no matter how much you do, you can’t do it all. But we can try! xo, Suzanne
You’re right.
For me, I love buying dinner for my family. This is a great list! I almost did it all but still have some things on my list
I’m almost double your age, but I agree with a lot of the items on your list. Out of all of them, I think living alone is really important. It teaches you a lot about life. You sound like you are doing great!
I think this is a very good list of you for things to do. Although I am not sure how well a blind date goes at any stage along the way. I think some experiences are just that. They are nothing more. Nothing positive. Nothing too negative. They just are. I think each person has their own list. Although the saving is a good thing as soon as you can start doing it.
Lol.
OMG what a fun list! Happy 26th. I’ll be 30 this year 😉
Some great things to consider doing before you’re 26! Saving for your retirement is a biggie, it’s so important to prepare for the future.
26 was such a weird age for me, and 27 was just hard. Now that I’m 30, I’m feeling much better about where I am in life.
Enjoy being 26 and being in 20s! Have a fabulous year and be grateful for your blessings.
Oh I love this one! I’am already 26 but I think I should have a list too and will try to accomplish it before turning 30! haha… Thanks for this idea!
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Start saving for retirement is the best for me. better start it in a young year.
I think that this is an excellent list. In my opinion, the two most important points are to take your parents to dinner and to begin saving for your retirement!
Good list! I never forget the the look they had, when I bought a dinner for my parents.
I think it’s important to learn to live alone too. I try to explain that to several young adults in our family who are grown and feel they have to have a s.o. but they’re not listening too well. That’s okay too. To each his own. At least, I said it so they could hear it and maybe consider it at some point. 🙂
I think it’s important to learn to live alone. Too many people are jumping in the ‘let’s live together’ thing and sometimes that creates lifelong havoc for them. If they’d relax a minute…and learn to love being alone too, that’d help them tremendously with their partnering decisions.
What a great list of things to accomplish before 26. We did some of these before 26 and some before 36. lol.
Saving for your retirement tops your list in my opinion! And if I may please add in learning about the different ways to invest because smart saving will go a long way in growing your savings 🙂
Yeah, that’s a great one too…
oh oh oh gosh! We turned 30 and we so arent even through half of these experiences 🙁 daymn we have to catch up!
While I am WAY passed 26, I love your list. I wish you the best of luck on it and I hope we both have a better year!
Great post! Definitely a lot of fun things to do in this list. I like that you thought of the future and added to the list to start saving for retirement. That’s really important and unfortunately its something that its not taught on schools or college.
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These are all great things to do before you turn 26! Great list.
These are some interesting things to do before turning 26. I am now in my ’30s and I hadn’t done a blind date in my 20’s which I also feel bad for lol
This is a great list. You are one wise Dolly!
Thank you..
investing in your retirement is probably the most important one. you can never start too early
I think these are great things to have done by 26! I must say I got married at 24, and have done most of these a bit earlier, except learning to let go, which I did when I was about 30, lol.
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Age is just a number; you have your whole life ahead of you with lots of opportunities to accomplish great things. Enjoy your life and the wonderful tips and gifts you offered us. Happy New Year!
Starting savings for your retirement is one of the most important tasks in everyone’s life. This is a great post. Thank you for sharing.
I have to admit it seems a long time ago since I was preparing to be 26! I totally missed out on going on a Blind Date though!
OK, so I did 6 by the time I was 26. Life really forced some of those on me, though, lol. Definitely did not end up in a place in life where I could start saving for retirement, but hey, whatever.