Confessions of an Average Twenty-Something

Vogue Italia July 2007

Hi my name is Natalie and I am your average twenty-something year old.  

I am still trying to figure out what it takes to push myself out of this state of mediocrity
 and into the realm of chic and creative fulfillment.  

I have a bucket list that I add on to –
But only when I know it’s feasible 
(because I don’t like to disappoint myself)

I’m interested in politics and would like to think I can be a young political correspondent like Nicole Lapin  –  
But my limited knowledge and opinions are really all borrowed from CNN and NPR.  

I like to think I’m a fashionista like MK and Ash – 
But law school stress equates to leggings and a tee that’s more hobo than hobo chic.  

I'd like to be an entrepreneur of a successful consignment business like Corri McFadden –
But I've only got a dream and literally a dollar.  

I practice yoga and would like to think I have the same passion for it like Tara Stiles  –  
But I only do it to stay in shape because I’m lazy and hate the pains of working out.  

I juice to detox – 
But then I defeat the purpose altogether by drinking coffee right after 
(with condense milk, because I’m Vietnamese).  

I love wine and feel sophisticated when I drink it – 
But I really like beer better so I sometimes drink it in a wine glass for the same effect.  

I like to imagine I’m sitting outside a quaint café by myself in red lipstick and an Hermès scarf, ordering a butter croissant and a café au lait with a French accent as I blog about my fancy life. . . 
But nope, I’m in my apartment eating ramen in my Target tights and tee, blogging about this life.