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HOW SUMMER 2025 WENT: FINAL SUMMER IN MY 20's

Welcome to Summer 2025 designed for girlies who are born in 1995. This is the final summer of our twenties. It's time to have a endless summer with no romance, no drama and no problems. Creating a summer you'll always remember. It's a time in space where everything felt so magical. 

1. Self-Care on a Budget

• DIY spa night (face masks, candles, music) 

• Make your own fruit-infused water or mocktail bar

• Have a journaling and goal-setting session on the porch


2. Outdoor & Active Vibes

• Go hiking, nature walking, or visit a botanical garden

• Try a local farmers market stroll

• Have a beach or pool day with thrifted finds and snacks


3. Creative & Cozy Time

• Try out new summer recipes (salads, smoothies, frozen treats)

• Finding and learning a new hobby 


4. Explore Without the Splurge

• Visit free museums, art galleries, or summer exhibits

• Go to outdoor movie nights or free concerts in the park

• Take a solo day trip via train or bus to a nearby town


5. Romanticize the Everyday

• Create a summer morning or evening routine

• Eat breakfast outside or by the window

• Make a cute summer playlist and dance around your room

• Sit under the stars and have a self-date night

Final summer in my 20's in the months of June, July & August - single, solo adventures and being a outside

HOW SUMMER 2025 WENT: FINAL SUMMER IN MY 20's

Welcome to Summer 2025 designed for girlies who are born in 1995. This is the final summer of our twenties. It's time to have a endless summer with no romance, no drama and no problems. Creating a summer you'll always remember. It's a time in space where everything felt so magical. 

1. Self-Care on a Budget

• DIY spa night (face masks, candles, music) 

• Make your own fruit-infused water or mocktail bar

• Have a journaling and goal-setting session on the porch


2. Outdoor & Active Vibes

• Go hiking, nature walking, or visit a botanical garden

• Try a local farmers market stroll

• Have a beach or pool day with thrifted finds and snacks


3. Creative & Cozy Time

• Try out new summer recipes (salads, smoothies, frozen treats)

• Finding and learning a new hobby 


4. Explore Without the Splurge

• Visit free museums, art galleries, or summer exhibits

• Go to outdoor movie nights or free concerts in the park

• Take a solo day trip via train or bus to a nearby town


5. Romanticize the Everyday

• Create a summer morning or evening routine

• Eat breakfast outside or by the window

• Make a cute summer playlist and dance around your room

• Sit under the stars and have a self-date night

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WE DON'T TALK ABOUT BOYS (NO NO NO NO)

Dating is an exhausting cycle of disappointment, especially with modern dating culture being so inconsistent. If you find yourself constantly dealing with situationships, low-effort men, or emotional unavailability, it might be time to step back and focus on yourself instead. Dating boys in 2025 might not be worth your time and effort. Don’t use your energy on things that don’t benefit you. Instead become the best version of yourself.


Why You Shouldn’t Date Boys RIGHT NOW

1. Bare Minimum Effort is the Norm

• Many men expect praise for doing the smallest things, like sending a good morning text or planning a basic date. The bar is so low that anything slightly above ghosting feels like effort.

2. Situationship Culture is at an All-Time High

• Commitment is rare, and many men prefer keeping things vague so they can have all the benefits of a relationship without the responsibility. You deserve clarity, not confusion.

3. Hookup Culture is Prioritized Over Emotional Depth

• With dating apps and social media making everything feel replaceable, genuine connections are harder to come by. A lot of men avoid deep emotional investment in favor of casual flings.

4. Many Men are Emotionally Immature

• A lot of men haven’t done the self-work needed for a healthy relationship, leaving you to deal with their insecurities, lack of communication, and emotional unavailability.

5. You Waste Energy Trying to “Fix” or “Change” Them

• If you’re constantly making excuses for a guy’s behavior or hoping he’ll change, you’re draining your own energy. Instead of investing in someone’s potential, invest in yourself.

6. They Don’t Prioritize Women’s Needs

• Many men lack the emotional intelligence to understand or care about what women truly want in a relationship, often leaving you feeling unseen and unappreciated.


What to Do Instead? Focus on Yourself

1. Invest in Your Glow-Up

• Focus on self-care, fitness, skincare, fashion, and anything that makes you feel confident and beautiful. A “glow-up” isn’t just physical—it’s about feeling your best inside and out.

2. Build Your Dream Life

• Instead of waiting for someone to give you a “princess treatment,” create a lifestyle where you treat yourself that way. Travel, start new hobbies, and design a life you love.

3. Level Up Financially

• Get serious about your money. Focus on savings, investments, career growth, and financial independence so you never have to rely on a man to upgrade your lifestyle.

4. Strengthen Your Friendships

• Romantic love isn’t the only kind of love that matters. Pour into friendships with women who uplift and support you.

5. Develop a High-Value Mindset

• Stop settling for low-effort men. Set your standards high and stick to them. A man should add to your life, not drain you.

6. Romanticize Being Single

• Date yourself. Take yourself out, buy yourself flowers, and create magical moments in your own life. Being single is powerful when you embrace it fully.


Final Thoughts


Stop settling for low effort and no future. If dating has felt like a disappointment, take it as a sign to focus on yourself full-time. Meeting someone new is work and it takes time. This can be true, the right man will come when you’re too busy living your best life to chase him. Be your own main character in your self-romance novel. 


Today, we don't talk to boys at all RN: In our culture, boys are not very important


WE DON'T TALK ABOUT BOYS (NO NO NO NO)

Dating is an exhausting cycle of disappointment, especially with modern dating culture being so inconsistent. If you find yourself constantly dealing with situationships, low-effort men, or emotional unavailability, it might be time to step back and focus on yourself instead. Dating boys in 2025 might not be worth your time and effort. Don’t use your energy on things that don’t benefit you. Instead become the best version of yourself.


Why You Shouldn’t Date Boys RIGHT NOW

1. Bare Minimum Effort is the Norm

• Many men expect praise for doing the smallest things, like sending a good morning text or planning a basic date. The bar is so low that anything slightly above ghosting feels like effort.

2. Situationship Culture is at an All-Time High

• Commitment is rare, and many men prefer keeping things vague so they can have all the benefits of a relationship without the responsibility. You deserve clarity, not confusion.

3. Hookup Culture is Prioritized Over Emotional Depth

• With dating apps and social media making everything feel replaceable, genuine connections are harder to come by. A lot of men avoid deep emotional investment in favor of casual flings.

4. Many Men are Emotionally Immature

• A lot of men haven’t done the self-work needed for a healthy relationship, leaving you to deal with their insecurities, lack of communication, and emotional unavailability.

5. You Waste Energy Trying to “Fix” or “Change” Them

• If you’re constantly making excuses for a guy’s behavior or hoping he’ll change, you’re draining your own energy. Instead of investing in someone’s potential, invest in yourself.

6. They Don’t Prioritize Women’s Needs

• Many men lack the emotional intelligence to understand or care about what women truly want in a relationship, often leaving you feeling unseen and unappreciated.


What to Do Instead? Focus on Yourself

1. Invest in Your Glow-Up

• Focus on self-care, fitness, skincare, fashion, and anything that makes you feel confident and beautiful. A “glow-up” isn’t just physical—it’s about feeling your best inside and out.

2. Build Your Dream Life

• Instead of waiting for someone to give you a “princess treatment,” create a lifestyle where you treat yourself that way. Travel, start new hobbies, and design a life you love.

3. Level Up Financially

• Get serious about your money. Focus on savings, investments, career growth, and financial independence so you never have to rely on a man to upgrade your lifestyle.

4. Strengthen Your Friendships

• Romantic love isn’t the only kind of love that matters. Pour into friendships with women who uplift and support you.

5. Develop a High-Value Mindset

• Stop settling for low-effort men. Set your standards high and stick to them. A man should add to your life, not drain you.

6. Romanticize Being Single

• Date yourself. Take yourself out, buy yourself flowers, and create magical moments in your own life. Being single is powerful when you embrace it fully.


Final Thoughts


Stop settling for low effort and no future. If dating has felt like a disappointment, take it as a sign to focus on yourself full-time. Meeting someone new is work and it takes time. This can be true, the right man will come when you’re too busy living your best life to chase him. Be your own main character in your self-romance novel. 


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Refresh and refocus for the second half of the year

June marks mid-year, and the reset has begun. It has been six months since 2024 began. It's time to reflect and use the next six months to achieve your goals. Get serious about the things that matter to you. The time has come for you to live the best life you can. Maybe this is the time to reinvent yourself and level up.

MID-YEAR RESET 

Get your notebook, planner, cellphone notes, and favourite productivity app start planning now. 

1. Review Your Goals: Revisit the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Asses your process and adjust them if needed. 

2. Declutter and Organize: Clean up your physical space and digital life. Organize your workspace, declutter your home, and tidy up your files and emails.

3. Reflect and Journal: Take time to reflect on your achievements and challenges. Journaling can help you gain clarity and set new intentions.

4. Plan and Prioritize: Create a plan for the next six months. Prioritize tasks and projects that align with your goals.

5. Self-Care: Make sure to include self-care in your routine. This could be exercise, meditation, or simply taking time to relax.

6. Learn Something New: Pick up a new hobby or skill. This can reinvigorate your passion and creativity.

7. Reconnect: Reach out to friends, family, or professional contacts. Strengthening your support network can provide motivation and new opportunities.

8. Set Boundaries: Reevaluate your commitments and set boundaries to ensure you’re not overextending yourself.

9. Health Check: Schedule any necessary health check-ups and focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

10. Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate what you’ve accomplished so far. This positive reinforcement can boost your morale and motivation.


Our intense MID-YEAR RESET: Goal check-in, goal setting, reflecting and making plans

Refresh and refocus for the second half of the year

June marks mid-year, and the reset has begun. It has been six months since 2024 began. It's time to reflect and use the next six months to achieve your goals. Get serious about the things that matter to you. The time has come for you to live the best life you can. Maybe this is the time to reinvent yourself and level up.

MID-YEAR RESET 

Get your notebook, planner, cellphone notes, and favourite productivity app start planning now. 

1. Review Your Goals: Revisit the goals you set at the beginning of the year. Asses your process and adjust them if needed. 

2. Declutter and Organize: Clean up your physical space and digital life. Organize your workspace, declutter your home, and tidy up your files and emails.

3. Reflect and Journal: Take time to reflect on your achievements and challenges. Journaling can help you gain clarity and set new intentions.

4. Plan and Prioritize: Create a plan for the next six months. Prioritize tasks and projects that align with your goals.

5. Self-Care: Make sure to include self-care in your routine. This could be exercise, meditation, or simply taking time to relax.

6. Learn Something New: Pick up a new hobby or skill. This can reinvigorate your passion and creativity.

7. Reconnect: Reach out to friends, family, or professional contacts. Strengthening your support network can provide motivation and new opportunities.

8. Set Boundaries: Reevaluate your commitments and set boundaries to ensure you’re not overextending yourself.

9. Health Check: Schedule any necessary health check-ups and focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

10. Celebrate Progress: Acknowledge and celebrate what you’ve accomplished so far. This positive reinforcement can boost your morale and motivation.


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