Buzz·Posted on Jul 21, 201421 Small Things Every Late Twentysomething Should KnowYou don't have to attend all of the weddings you're invited to. You're free!by Erin La RosaBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. You do not have to attend every wedding you're invited to: You can say no! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. You do need to go out sometimes, but you are not automatically old and boring if you need to take time to recharge. View this photo on Instagram 3. Date whoever you want, just aim for quality. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. If you aren't where you want to be in your career, there is still time. DO NOT PANIC! View this photo on Instagram 5. But take steps to get to that dream career NOW. Don't wait. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. When it comes to clothes: Splurge on classic pieces that will last forever instead of the trendy ones. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. Take care of your damn fitness. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. Start a savings account, if you haven't already. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. Call your parents at least once a week. View this photo on Instagram 10. Make one-on-one time for your close friends. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. And let go of toxic friends, they are not worth it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. Ask for what you deserve in jobs, and be direct with your superiors. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. Treat yourself every once in a while. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. You will get hungover as fuck if you drink too much. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED. View this photo on Instagram 15. Take care of your skin. Seriously. View this photo on Instagram 16. You will probably have an identity crisis, and that is OK. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 17. You will see people younger than you who are more successful than you and it will hurt like a fucking bitch. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. Pick up a new hobby or try something you've never done before. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. Your metabolism is going to change. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. You don't have to settle just because all your friends are getting married. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. Above all else: Always be true to yourself, and fuck anyone who can't handle it. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF