Interview With My Idols

For my interview piece I wanted to talk to some people who I take inspiration from everyday because of their unwavering resilience, love, and passion for life. These people inspire my creativity, push me to be my best self, and are always there for the people they care about. I trust their truths and opinions and know that they can always be real with me, even when I don’t want them to. If it weren’t for these women being there for me while I go through this transitional period of adulthood, there is no way I would even be here right now. I introduce you all, to my best friends. 

First is Giselle, a Virgo from Sheridan, Oregon. We met because of a mutual friend. Our friendship was a slow burn, but once we were past that surface level friendship her personality was magnetizing. She is really great at giving advice and being truthful and upfront when you most need it. She is currently working towards her license in dental hygiene and her hard work makes her personality ambitious and authentic. 

Next is Alyssa, a Leo from Portland, Oregon, whose friendship I did not ever expect to be a part of my life. We were teammates in highschool but that was only about as far as our friendship got then, but we reconnected when I started my first year at the UO. She was there for many of my college firsts and continued to be until last year when she graduated. She has a fiery personality and is always down for a good time. She just moved to a brand new city halfway across the country, and has shown me the importance of being open to new people and experiences. 

Lastly is one of my oldest friendships, Riana, a Virgo from Hillsboro, Oregon. We have been friends since highschool, but since we became roommates our first year of college we have become inseparable. This woman has experienced things I could never imagine going through making her one of the strongest and most resilient people I know. She’s endured many excruciating circumstances and still continues to be one of the most kind and cheerful people I know.  

I hope you enjoy and trust their opinion as much as I do. All three of these girls have gone through experiences that others couldn’t even imagine while only being in their early twenties. Today, I talk to them about their experience going into adulthood and their advice for other women going through the same. 

1. What do your 20’s mean to you? 

Giselle– My 20s to me means making mistakes, learning, growing and trying new things.

Alyssa– To me, my 20’s have meant learning how to slow down and be okay with not knowing. I feel like a lot of pressure and uncertainty comes with being in your 20’s in regard to decision making during this transition into adulthood. I think it’s a period that at times will feel really uncomfortable or really exciting, but quite often will feel like both at the same time.

Riana– To me my 20’s means to experience life to its fullest and find what brings you happiness. This is the time where you should start to feel like there’s something you want to focus on or something you want to pursue. I think that in your 20s it’s the time for you to have the most fun and enjoy life to the fullest. Your 20’s is where you find yourself, your friends, and maybe even your soulmate.

2. During this decade, what do you hope to achieve?

Giselle– During this decade I hope to graduate and become a registered dental hygienist, have a weenie dog or two, own a new car, maybe own a home and have at least one goat.

Alyssa– During this decade, I hope to try tons of new things and take advantage of opportunities that may be out of my comfort zone. I want to continue to learn about myself, my interests and the things that make me feel fulfilled with my life. I hope to allow future me to be able to look back on this decade as one full of experiences. 

Riana– During this decade I will set goals for my future and work on achieving those goals. I want to be able to find a steady career that I genuinely enjoy and want to go to. I hope that I am able to find pure happiness in my life and set dreams that I would never have thought about before. I hope that I can achieve personal growth with each year that comes and I can withstand all of the negativity from our world. 

3. Give a review for how your 20’s are going so far.

Giselle– So far my 20’s have not been what I expected but I’m motivated. 

Alyssa- If I had one word to describe how my 20’s are going so far I would say unpredictable, although neither in a good or bad way. A year ago I was in college with my best friends and still able to push the idea that it would all eventually come to end in the back of my mind. On the other hand, post grad felt much like a sink or swim situation as I finally came to understand how different things were really going to be. Although scary, navigating through such drastic changes has also shown me that I have so much freedom which has been fun to figure out what I want to do with it.

Riana– I feel as if the past 2 years have been eventful and exciting. I have learned so much in these past 2 years especially with being in college and having different experiences with friends and family. I think while being in my 20’s and as I keep getting a year older I realize how scary the real world is going to be and how hard the government is trying to make it for women to experience life to their full potential. 

4. What advice do you have for other women entering their 20’s?

Giselle– Do things for the plot but don’t be entirely stupid.

Alyssa– My best advice for women entering their 20’s would be to remember that things don’t always work out and that is okay! Life in your 20’s changes so much and so fast, it’s okay to not know what’s next. I would always advise to try things at least once and if you end up hating it you are nothing but one step closer to finding your path and what’s right for you. I think the most important part of being in your 20’s is your happiness and if that happens to look much different from the life you may have imagined for yourself in your teens, who cares!

Riana– My advice for women in their 20s is to not give up and keep pushing, things are going to be challenging and feel scary but the hardest part is to allow yourself to fail and keep going. There will be many times where you feel like giving up or things aren’t working out but I would advise to just let go and focus on your friends, family and things will fall into your lap. My main piece of advice for women entering their 20s is to not focus too hard on finding love or finding a partner but spend time focusing on yourself and your own self love and then love from another individual will come at the right time.