2025 Ins and Outs
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If you can believe, which I cannot, we’re in a new year. 2025. My 30th time around the sun. For this and for so many other reasons, I am deeply qualified to give you my ins and outs for the year. Buckle up.
Ins
Posting Reels Cinnamon Americanos Meeting IRL Signature scents Calling your friends just for fun Reading magazines
Outs
Snacking for dinner Hangovers Being a dumb bitch Automatic sinks Being in your 20s
Why the ins are, let’s just say it, so in
Posting Reels
We don’t yet know if TikTok is going to be banned or not. Trump and his goonies are apparently pro-TikTok, so maybe he’ll save the app I love. But incase it is banned, it will be very in to post on Reels. Now, I know that right now Reels is stupid and dumb and has a horrible algorithm. But if we come together as a nation, I think we could make it cool if we all committed to posting on it. Join me.
Cinnamon Americanos
Recently, I’ve been really enjoying cinnamon americanos. Espresso, water, and cinnamon powder. Three simple ingredients. I like them both iced and hot. The drink is a neutral treat. Plus, it sounds chic to order it. So, they are very in.
Meeting IRL
Dating is hell and it’s only made worse by the apps. The apps. Oh I hate them so. They are manufactured madness and only make me hopeless when dating is supposed to be fun. So the apps are out of course and meeting someone in real life is in. My very favorite situationships have been with guys I met while out and about, so that’s what I’m manifesting in 2025.
Signature scents
While I was in Paris, I went to the Musée du Parfum Fragonard. There, I made my own perfume, a scent that was musky and flowery and also, really bad tbh. So, I also bought another one and I’m now declaring it my signature scent. The perfume is called “Juste un baiser” or “just a kiss.” It is musky, fruity, and very delicious. So Readers, join me! Get your own signature scent and lean in!
Calling your friends just for fun
Look, I am one of the biggest fans of texting on the planet. I text all day long. The messages app is my routinely my most used one on my phone. I love to text. But in 2025, calling your friends just for fun is so in. I often call my friend Peter and we just gab for an hour, discussing everything and also nothing. I’m looking forward to doing this more often with more friends in 2025.
Reading magazines
The last in is simple: start reading magazines. Look, I love magazines. I’ve always loved them, in fact. People Magazine was my favorite growing up. Now, I read them every morning through the Apple News app. And you should too. Magazine writers are some of the best we have. They write thoughtful essays, make fun of all things celebrity, and are truly just so in. My current favorite is New York Magazine, specifically The Cut. But I also love Vogue and Vanity Fair. Get reading, Readers.
The things that are sooo out
Snacking for dinner
While I am a sucker for snacking for dinner, I do think it’s out in 2025. Snacking is fun, but there are right times for it and dinnertime is not that. Because we girlies need our protein and vegetables and carbs! Not just hummus and popcorn and chocolate! Real dinners are in! Snacking for dinner is out!
Hangovers
The older I get, the longer a hangover lasts. Two days after a night out and my body is still aching, asking me why I drank that last beer. That’s why this year, hangovers are out. Loafing and rotting in bed after partying with your friends is out. Instead, hydration is in. A few drinks are dandy, but water is a necessity! And the next day, a nice brisk walk is very in. Letting the sun wash over you and revive you is in. Reader, I resolve to less hangovers and more life in 2025.
Being a dumb bitch
This year, being a dumb bitch is so out. It’s time to get smart. No more ignorance, Readers! We must read more books, stay up to date on the news, listen to intriguing podcasts, debate with your friends on current events. It’s not funny or cute to be dumb and misinformed. So get a news subscription, head to your local library, and start learning!
Automatic sinks
I have recently rediscovered my hate for automatic sinks. They never turn on when I put my hands below them, and when they do, they only spurt out a little bit of water before turning off. I can never properly clean my hands. This technology is pointless. Sinks were already perfect, they turned on and off with a knob. We didn’t need automatic sinks! And they must be banned! Regular sinks are IN. Automatic sinks are OUT.
Being in your 20s
Lastly, being in your 20s is so out in 2025. And no, this is not just because I turn 30 this year. Sure, it’s a huge part, but also, aging is beautiful and from everything I’ve heard, your 30s are the best decade yet. My 20s were lovely, etched with highs and lows and deep learnings. I’m ready to release them and embrace a new decade where I just know I will flourish. So if you’re in your 20s, that’s a huge bummer because being in that decade is actually so out.
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