It's 2026, and in a few weeks, I will be twenty-eight years old. It's sort of crazy for me to think about because for the longest time, I felt like life ended after 21, which isn't necessarily the case anymore (lol). I've been reflecting a lot lately, especially after my big home-owning purchase, and the past months, I've been asking myself what's next? I feel like buying a house felt more like me checking off a list than something I really want (and truthfully, it felt more like my parents were pushing about it!). Am I supposed to start dating now? Get married? Have children? Do I start planning out elaborate vacations, which isn't necessarily accessiable for someone like me (chronically ill)... And it's hard. The longer I live in this house with my sister, the more I realize that I don't really have a future in mind, because again, I didn't expect to live past my twenties. Now you're telling me I'm going to be pushing my thirties!? So... Something I've been considering heavily, was to journal. But not like one of those emo I hate my life journals. Something where I can scream into the void, and maybe my friends will see how I'm doing or maybe I'll share my thoughts anonymously away from my peers and colleagues. I don't know quite yet (lol). But, It's been really therapeautic for me to think on text instead of lying in bed about it ya know what I mean? So yeah! I'm starting this blog just to rant and muse about myself. Maybe It's narcissistic of me to do so? Maybe I'm just being really naive about my future. Again, I don't know, I don't have the foresight!!! Nevertheless... I'm really excited about this (lol). I remembered having a blast blogging when I was a teenager, and thought, surely, 28 year old chien would like this as well? No? Maybe? Yes? But I think I'm digressing. Anyways, I guess I should introduce myself to anyone who is privy to read this. My name is Chien, I am almost twenty-eight years old, I like to draw, gush about my characters, maybe write a few stories here and there... And I like playing games with friends. I'm a bit of a homebody and I don't like traveling and I don't see myself ever being romantically involved with anyone, but I do own a cat. I also have a close family-- well..... I would like my family to be close, but I would imagine this is a topic for a future posting lol. But yeah, that's all I wanted to say for today. I'm trying to write a post everyday, so I hope u guys r interested Chien