Slightly different approach: appreciate and cultivate passionate FRIENDSHIPS.
You know, those ones where you spend six hours talking the first time you meet, shocked at how much you have in common, telling your whole life story and crying and laughing. Make as many of those as you can. Though you can absolutely make new friends out of your 20s, the way that the friendships form (due to all sorts of reasons, both positive and negative) change, and you will miss the crazy, almost-love-but-platonic, intensely emotional friends. Plus, the ones you make and manage to hold onto will likely be your best friends for life.
Also, take big chances now--you not only have plenty of time to recover from them if they don't turn out like you'd hoped, but you are still relatively unencumbered (well, some people) by spouse/kids/mortgage/career-track. Ever wondered what it would be like to live somewhere else? Go for it! Ever felt curious about kissing a girl? Do it before you get married, for heaven's sake! Think cooking looks fun? Take advantage of your youth (and ability to survive on little sleep and function while exhausted) and get a part-time job at the diner.
Have fun, live deeply, and appreciate your mistakes!  |