I Took A Break For Five Months… What I learned

I’m Back…

By Sophia LaRocca

Published May 26th, 2025

I’m back… miss me?

I can finally say I am back to at it with Twenty Something and I couldn’t be happier. And believe me, I am not leaving anytime soon. Who else would I vent to? And where else would you listen?

Let’s just say, I’ve been through a lot these past five months. I’ve successfully obtained a healthy and happy relationship with a man, gained ten pounds (already lost five), re-published my first novel Diaries of a Fashionista, The Met Gala happened, I gave my two weeks notice, and finally finished the sequel to my first book. And not to mention, I started school again. This time… just a little different though.

So I am in a whole new era of my life, and I’m hoping you are here to stick around. I’m Still the same old me , the same old pink loving, love skeptical, fashion obsessed, blonde journalist.

And I’m glad I’m back.

So what did I learn? Not much.

In Boston last year, I went to a mystical shop to get my tarot cards read. I remember him saying that at this time next year, I’d be in a completely different place. Polar opposite. I didn’t doubt him for a moment, but I went back to my hotel and prayed he was right.

Now here we are and I could confidently say that he was correct.

At that time I was having serious health problems, was recently going through a breakup, and was miserable at work. But I was also learning how to be fulfilled again. I fell back in love with my first book and writing, made this blog, and definitely learned the importance of family and friends. Because without them and this outlet, I wouldn’t be here right now.

But that was around last Summer and now a WHOLE YEAR Later my writing career is taking off, I’m leaving my job, I’m back at school, and I have an amazing and supportive boyfriend. I guess it is true; Good things do come to those who wait.

I have been learning the boundaries and ins and outs of a proper adult relationship, and so far, I’ve learned quite a bit. (More in an article to come of course.) I’m still figuring out that perfect balance though. The same thing goes for friendships and… people who we don’t quite enjoy. For lack of better word.

I’d say the most important thing I learned though while I was away was how much I need this blog. This outlet. And—quite frankly—I think we all do.

I need a place I can share my wisdom and questions and queries, and no matter how tough life got, I never stoped thinking about Twenty-Something.

And I think you all need a place too. Not just my fellow Twenty-Something’s though! Everyone! Of all ages.

The only way we ever learn is expirencing for ourself, hearing others experiences, and bonding over it. I need this blog just as much as you do.

But alas, things are far from perfect. And here I am, to bring myself back to earth and build myself up once more. All I can say is… welcome back.