25 Things You Should have Done by 25
14. Attempted to write and publish something of your own
Writing helps you to formulate your thoughts well, and even if you are not very good at it, there is no harm in attempting to write something and publish it on a personal blog at least. It could even be a small write-up in a local newspaper or tabloid.
15. Made a painting and hung in your home
Not everyone can be a Picasso. But there is a certain joy and sense of pride you get from making your own artwork and hanging it in your house to show to other people.
16. Cooked a meal for someone
It could be for a friend or for someone you are dating or for your parents. Put love in the food and see the joy on their faces as they relish it. Again, you might be bad at it, but you should still attempt it at least once.
17. Learnt to drive a car
Even if you don’t own a car, it helps to know how to drive to drop drunken friends back home or when you have to rent a car in a city for sightseeing. It could even help you to park your neighbor’s car.
18. Bought a gadget with your own money
Save, save, save and buy an expensive laptop or a phone or a tablet! Experience the pride and flaunt it off to friends and others. You will also learn to take care of it like a baby!
19. Bunked work once
Call in sick randomly one day or bunk work to go shopping just like that. If you do it just once in a long time, then nobody will ever get to know you lied. There is some childish joy in doing this!
20. Hunted for food at 3 am in the city
Know and experience what your city is like at odd hours. You will also learn about cool late night hangouts.
21. Bought or sold something online
Stay in sync with the times and experience what others around you are doing. Buy or sell something online and experience that little joy of receiving a package or selling something off.
22. Borrowed money from someone
There is nothing like experiencing debt. It will teach you a lot of things, including asking for financial help from friends. Know how it is like to be embarrassed while borrowing money and then experience the pride in returning it.
23. Lent money to someone
Be the support for a friend for sometime when he or she is short of money. You will gain more respect and love in the process and will also learn so much about the value of money in life in general. Nothing like being a good friend in need.
24. Made an online friend
Open a chat room randomly and make a good healthy online friend, with whom you can chat with on a regular basis. Preferably, the friend should be from another country so when you do go visit that place, you have something to look forward to.
25. Performed at a Karaoke Bar
Either get rewarded for some hidden skills, or get yourself embarrassed with complete confidence! There is so much fun in singing your favorite songs with your friends at a karaoke bar.
The 20s is the time when you can experience life to the fullest, before it starts throwing more challenges at you. Experience the little joys of life before it becomes too late and make sure that you don’t keep any of your wishes pending. Make a bucket list, and work towards striking things off it.
