Just Getting Started

Nobody prepares you for life once you graduate from college. Am I supposed to get a job? Travel the world? Sit at home? I am not sure. That is what I am trying to figure out. Every time I talk to someone in their thirties, they tell me, "If you are not confused, then something is not right." WOW! So insightful, thanks for the help... I respond with a smile and a nod.

Lost. Confused. Excited. All words that can be used to explain how I feel post-grad. Half my friends are working cool corporate "big girl" jobs, and the other half (me included) call ourselves Stay at Home Daughters. I want to use this platform to tell exciting stories during this time in my life, give you a person to relate to, or even someone to judge... I don't care, it's up to you. At the end of the day, this blog is for me to document my life, talk about things that interest me, or just vent.

You may be asking, what credentials do I have to share these stories and challenges of my life. Absolutely none. I am not saying you need to follow my advice, but just listen to me. I am a washed-up college athlete who has only known my sport for the past 12 years, and now I am trying to "find myself." I like to travel, shop, work out, be with friends and family, all the cliché things, I know. But I also suffer from a severe travel bug. As someone who has only been to Europe once (it was literally three months ago), I am itching to explore new parts of the world—near and far. I also do not like being in the same place for more than two years. I somehow completed my bachelor's degree in four years and attended three different colleges. Honestly, I would not change this experience. It allowed me to live in San Diego, New York City, and San Francisco. I was also able to meet some of my best friends and really cool people. So, let's see how long this San Diego and gap year thing lasts until I lose my mind.

After said gap year(s), I plan on going to law school, but first, I am going to travel the world with my best friends. I have all these ambitions but no funds, so let's see how I can finesse the system. You guys will be along for the ride. Currently, I have London and Southeast Asia in the books. I do not know where else the wind will blow me in 2025, but I am ready!

Before I log off I want to speak on this one recurring thought. I always think about past Giulia and wonder what she would say about present Giulia. Would she be happy? Would she be mad? I am not sure. But if 2024 has taught me anything it is "F*** it we ball." It has been my motto for this era of life. This is something my senior year roommate taught me, she is one of my best friends and someone who I admire because of her confidence. Do not live life with regrets because at the end of the day it's really not going to matter what people think about you. Live your life for yourself. Do not think about the what if's, just do that shit. And there you have it folks, my first piece of unwarranted advice. F**k it we ball.

Buckle up everyone, we are about to embark on a bumpy ride.

Best,

Giulia