So, here we are folks – the first post… GULP!
First of all: thank you. For being here, for reading, for taking even 2 seconds of interest in this little endeavor. If you’re wondering what on earth this blog is all about, have a peek at the About the Blog page, it’ll give you a quick idea of what we think we’re doing.
But if you’re ready (wine in hand), let’s pour straight into this week’s whine:
5 Things I Thought I’d Have Figured Out by Now… !
I don’t know about you, but when I was a scrawny teen, I really thought at 25 my adulthood would be more…adult-y. You know; meal prepping, financially NOT relying on my parents, a functioning sleep schedule, regular workouts. Instead, I’m sitting here at 10pm. I just got back from a £7 pint at the local. I’m eating toast for dinner. I’m googling “Did the royal family kill Diana?” and “Why is my peace lily brown?”
Relatable? I do hope so. And in the spirit of honesty, here’s a non-exhaustive list of things I definitely thought I’d have figured out by now…but absolutely don’t:
💸 1. How to Budget Like a Grown-Up
OK, realistically, how many “money pots” does one adult need to feel financially competent? I’ve got countless in Monzo. Each has less than a fiver. Each silently judges me. Every month they congratulate me via notifications that say: “You’ve spent 20% less than last month!” Yeah – because I have 20% less money to spend than last month. Sadly, my credit card doesn’t send such supportive messages.
❤️ 2. Dating for Marriage
How are we supposed to meet people without apps? And on the apps, why is everyone holding a fish? I thought by now I’d have mastered flirting that doesn’t involve memes or panic-typing “aha yeah same.” Instead, I’m ghosted by someone named Brad who thinks “u up?” is romantic.
🪴 3. ‘Self-Care’ and ‘Wellness’ Without Crying
Meditation, journaling, yoga, cold plunges…I’ve tried them all. My idea of wellness now? Putting my phone on “Do Not Disturb” and lying face down in a dark room until the existential dread passes. Self-care, but make it realistic.
📧 4. Email Etiquette
How does one even sign off an email? “Kind regards”? “Best wishes”? “Cheers”? Or do we just accept that an unhinged emoji might be the only honest choice? And don’t even get me started on subject lines. Nobody cares. I don’t care. And Claire – what is this? An email? A riddle? A cry for help? Whatever it is, I don’t think I’m qualified.
😬 5. Social Energy
Balancing wanting to see people with wanting to live in a blanket cave is a full-time job. Add the budget woes, and suddenly “going out” feels like a luxury experience. Even stepping outside costs £50 these days. Next thing you know it’s 10pm, we’ve lost the pub quiz we paid to enter, I’m eating toast for dinner again, and wondering how life spiralled like this.
BUT, fear not fellow whiners, we’re all just winging it, pretending we’ve got our sh*t together while secretly panicking over council tax bills, car insurance and overthinking that time we ended a work call with ‘love you, bye’.
🛟 So, What’s The Coping Strategy?
It’s fairly simple.
Lower. Your. Standards. Read. This. Blog
If any of these sound painfully familiar, you’re in the right place. Around here, we whine about daily life, love and dating fails, work woes, wellness attempts, and all the awkward stuff in between. So, grab a glass, join The Whinery, and let’s wing adulthood together.
On that note…
🍷 Today’s Wine Pairing is…
A tall glass of Pinot Noir – it’s low effort, pairs well with regret-snacking, and honestly, it’s a good listener.
CHEERS EVERYONE, to figuring it all out (eventually).
See you next Friday for another whine!
H x
What About You?
What’s something you thought you’d have figured out by now, but still haven’t?
Drop it in the comments (or send me a message on the Contact page).
Whine and Wine 