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A college dorm room with a bed, window, and door, featuring the title 'COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY' and a 'swipe' arrow, indicating the start of a comparison.

A decorated college dorm room illustrating 'expectations' of college life, including making best friends with roommates, many new friends, parties, and independence.

A college dorm room showing the 'reality' of college life, such as co-habiting with roommates, meeting a few friends, heavy workload, and initial homesickness.

COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY

Hi everyone! Going into college I am sure you have a ton of expectations based off stereotypes, movies, or maybe other stories you have heard from college students. However the expectations you have in your head may differ greatly from the reality of what college brings. So I hope you can learn som

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A gray sports car, possibly a Porsche, is shown from the rear with the text "FIRST CAR EXPECTATIONS VS REALITY" overlaid in pink and white neon letters.

A dark gray Lamborghini with its scissor doors open is parked under an illuminated ceiling, with the text "What I wanted" and a sweating emoji overlaid.

A red Dodge Charger is parked on a gravel and grass area, with the text "What I expected" overlaid in pink letters.

FIRST CAR | EXPECTATIONS VS REALITY

My first car was a 2009 dodge intrepid. It wasn’t the car I wanted nor was it the car I expected 😭 But nonetheless I was just excited to have my first car at 18. It lasted me like a year and some change but I just needed something that fit my style more and I worked hard to get it. Tbh I’ve alw

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A young woman wearing glasses and a grey hoodie takes a selfie, with text overlaying the image that reads 'COLLEGE expectations vs reality AS A SOPHOMORE 05 2024'.

A young woman takes a mirror selfie, wearing a black top, grey shorts, and a white fanny pack. Text on the right lists 'EXPECTATIONS:' including 'tons of parties' and 'studying 24/7'.

A laptop with a floral background and a pink water bottle are on a desk in a classroom setting. Text on the right lists 'REALITY:' including 'lots of free time' and 'small friend groups'.

College Expectations vs Reality

#collegetips #collegelife #university #collegecontentcreator #collegelifestyle

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A pair of hands displaying almond-shaped nails with a vibrant, shimmery hot pink chrome finish, labeled "WHAT SHE ASKED FOR...".

A pair of hands showcasing almond-shaped nails with a bright, shimmery hot pink chrome finish, labeled "WHAT SHE GOT!". A ring with a large diamond and turquoise accents is visible.

A close-up of two hands with almond-shaped nails featuring a bright, shimmery hot pink chrome finish, demonstrating the achieved nail look.

Expectations vs. Reality 💅

Follow for more nail inspiration! ✨ I feel like I got these pretty spot on! Chrome can be so tricky to get exactly like the inspo pic, since there’s so many varieties of chrome and they all will slightly change the tone of the base color! We used a bright hot pink base and put a translucent

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Expectations vs. Reality 🍒

My client wanted to do a brighter red and heart shaped cherries! ❤️ Need more nail inspo?! Follow to find all your inspo in one place!✨ #lemon8partner #expectationsvsreality #nailsideas #nailinspo #nails

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TJ Maxx Perfume Aisle Expectations vs. My Reality😩

Can someone explain why I get on here and y’all’s TJ Maxx always looks like a luxury fragrance boutique, and mine always looks like it’s been robbed by every perfume lover in town? I walk in ready to find some Sand + Fog or a hidden fragrance gem and all I see are sections that look like this. 😒

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A young woman in a denim dress and white boots stands with a young man in a red polo, illustrating 'College Expectations Vs. Reality FROM A SOPHMORE' with campus photos in the background.

A smiling young woman in a denim dress and white boots stands in a doorway, with text listing college 'Expectations' like 'lots of parties' and 'being broke'.

A young woman and man stand outdoors, with text detailing college 'Reality' including 'lots of free time,' 'small friend group,' and 'not broke!'

College Expectations Vs. Reality From a Sophmore

#college #collegelife #college student #collegetips #collegelifestyle #collegeaesthetic #university #universitytips #universitylife #collegefit Troy University

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A hand holds a stack of five fantasy books on a white textured background. Text overlay reads "Fantasy Books I Have High Expectations For."

The book cover for "The Deer and the Dragon" by Piper CJ, featuring a dark figure with antlers and a mask, on a white textured background.

The book cover for "Daughter of No Worlds" by Carissa Broadbent, showing a woman in a red dress with a sword amidst red petals, on a white textured background.

Fantasy Books I Have High Expectations For

#bookrecommendations #fivestarbooks #fantasybooks #fantasy #lemon8bookclub #lemon8bookchallenge

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A woman in sunglasses, a black sweater, and a long patterned skirt walks on a city street. Text overlay reads "expectations vs reality BEING IN MY 30'S." Buildings and a distant cathedral are visible under a bright sky.

Text overlays on a background of a building facade with windows and wrought iron railings. The text lists expectations versus realities about having children, owning a dream home, and having life figured out in one's 30s.

Text overlays on a background of an ornate golden gate. The text lists expectations versus realities about work-life balance, world travel, friendships, and health and wellness habits in one's 30s.

expectations vs reality: being in my 30’s

expectation: I’d have a child or multiple kids by now reality: I’m still not wanting any kids right now, and that’s perfectly ok expectation: I’d be living in my dream home right now reality: real estate in california makes it quite impossible to have your dream house at 30 expectation: I’d

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🤧🎮 expectations vs reality

😅 i'm gonna retry Palia eventually & Quilts & Cats of Calico it's just a learning curve for me #gamergirl #cozygamer #steamgames #nintendoswitch

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A woman with dark locs styled into an elegant updo with a twisted side bang and styled baby hairs, representing the "Hairstyle Inspo" or desired look. She wears a black leather jacket.

LOC INSPO EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY🌸

Hairstyle ✨Overall Style: the style turned out exactly how she wanted a very quick and easy beginners friendly style! ✍🏻 Steps: First, I separated the dreads into 2 sections. First section is for the side bang. Second section is for the petal bun. Next, you want to two-strand the entire petal bu

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A hand holds a sushi box with nigiri and maki against a sunny park and city skyline. Overlay text reads: 'If you're 5'5 and below don't tell me you NEED a man above 6'2'. Decorative fruit drawings and 'lemon8 @luna.belle997' are also present.

Height expectations

Why do short girls swear they need a guy who’s 6’2+?? Like girl… you’re barely reaching his ribs. 😭 I get having preferences but calling it a “requirement” is wild. Meanwhile the average dude out here is 5’9 just minding his business. Do height standards even make sense anymore or are we just

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✨👩🏾‍❤️‍👨🏾 Trad Wife Expectations, Modern Effort… 👩🏾‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏾✨

✨ A lot of men say they want a “traditional woman”, that being one who is submissive, nurturing, domestic, supportive, but aren’t even offering a traditional life in return. ✨ You can’t want a stay-at-home wife on a split-the-bills income. You can’t demand femininity while lacking leadership, co

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A stack of books with numerous colorful sticky tabs protruding from their pages, indicating many marked sections. The text overlay reads "Books that EXCEEDED My expectations" with "Lemon8" and "@saragjackson" at the bottom.

The book cover for "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer, featuring a white background with dark thorny vines and red rosebuds, and a red crown. Text overlays indicate "Origin story of the Queen of Hearts" and "Forbidden Love."

Two books, "Divine Rivals" by Rebecca Ross and "Hawk" by James Patterson, are displayed on a wooden surface. Text overlays describe themes like "Found Family," "Dystopian," "Enemies to Lovers," and "Academic Rivals."

Books that Exceeded my Expectations

#read #unfiltered #embracevulnerability #travelwithme2024 #Lemon8Diary #beautyfinds #shareyourthoughts #healthylifestyle2024 #helpmechoose #livephoto

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Books I have high expectations for!!

#lemon8diarychallenge Has anyone read these??? Some of these series I have only read the first one and not continued reading!! Let me know if you have read and enjoyed one if not all of them!! 😆💕 #popularbooks #fantasybooks #booktokbooks #bookcommunity

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A hand displays light pink, glittery, square-shaped nails with a silver glitter outline along the free edge and a curved line across the nail bed, labeled "WHAT I WANTED Pt 1."

My nails never meet my expectations 🤦🏽‍♀️

I feel like 9/10 times I get my nails done, they NEVER turn out like the design on the reference photo I give the nail tech. Simple designs turn out cute for sure like a classic French tip but anytime I want an actual design? It flops and I’m disappointed 😭 I still left the nail tech a tip because

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How to stay consistent 1. Lower your expectations

Struggling to stay consistent at the gym? Here are 6 keys that have helped me remain consistent for over ten years. 🥅 Lower your goals/expectations Goals are important to have, but if you find yourself never achieving them, they may not be the right goal for you, yet. Change it up, lower it, a

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New Grad Nurse Orientation Advice/Expectations👩🏼‍⚕️🩺

Sorry not sorry for cheezing so hard in this photo 😁just started my 1st month of orientation as a brand new Nurse 🤍 Ah!!! But I wanna help you guys so here is what to expect😬…. 1. CLASSROOM! your first few days or weeks may be strictly classroom or classroom/hybrid (a.k.a on the floor). Personal

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A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a coral top, sits thoughtfully at a table, looking at a laptop in a modern building. The text overlay reads "HOW I SET REALISTIC FINANCIAL GOALS for my side hustle."

A traditional Japanese gassho-zukuri house stands amidst golden rice fields and green mountains under a cloudy sky. Text overlays advise considering market rates and dividing goals into smaller, actionable steps for side hustle finances.

A traditional Japanese gassho-zukuri house is nestled among golden rice fields and lush green mountains. Text overlays suggest assessing current financial situations and focusing on steady growth for side hustle success.

4 tips to manage your side hustle $$ expectations

It can be hard when you're building your side hustles to control your expectations and NOT envisioned it like a lottery situation. I'll be the first to admit that when I first started seeing money coming in from my side hustles, I immediately created a plan to quit my full time job. Even th

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Have Zero Expectations

Live better without any expectations. You only have control over yourself, not everyone else. #successmindset #ambitious #garyvee #successmotivation #embracevulnerability

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A couple is hugging from behind in a kitchen. Text overlays describe unhealthy expectations of a partner tending to all emotional needs versus healthy expectations of having multiple sources for emotional nourishment.

A gym floor with dumbbells and a water bottle, viewed from above. Text overlays contrast unhealthy expectations of no conflict with healthy expectations of conflict bringing depth and closeness.

HEALTHY VS.UNHEALTHY EXPECTATIONS in a marriage

Expectations can really set us up for failure in a relationship if we’re not careful with what we are expecting. I put together a few toxic expectations that can really cause a wedge between you and your spouse if you don’t nip it in the bud early! 1. Expecting our partner to tend to all of our

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Destinations that will exceed your expectations

✨Part 1✨ 🇦🇺Queensland, Australia Queensland is one of the best tropical destinations in the world. Often overlooked because of the questionable wildlife. However has gorgeous waterfront resorts, amazing food, and incredible diving at the Great Barrier Reef 🪸 🇮🇹Positano, Italy Positano is

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A collage of five perfume bottles, including Chanel N°5, Giorgio Armani Si, and Jo Malone, with overlay text "Expectations" and "Reality." Some bottles are labeled "vegan cruelty-free" or "great to sensitive skin."

A search results page displaying multiple variations of Prada Paradoxe perfume bottles, showing different types of the perfume.

A small, triangular Prada Paradoxe perfume bottle with a black cap, accompanied by a review describing it as long-lasting, floral to fruity, and a perfect fit for a purse.

Expectations vs Reality

These are just some of my perfumes from my starting collection! I am still a newbie to the perfume world and some of these are recommendations by my friends and co-workers and before I bought these online (because you get lots and lots of freebies!!) I go to Sephora or Ulta to smell the samplers.

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fanfic reader expectations

can you tell i’m tired #ao3 #fanfic #fanfiction #archiveofourown #fandom

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Expectations? Have None

#umeedrabsay #sonasinghnj #danziheer #astrology #tarots #

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Expectations vs Reality

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Destinations That Will Exceed Your Expectations

✨Part 2✨ These destinations exceeding our expectations and completely had us in awe. I cannot believe their natural beauty, add these places to your bucket-list👇🏽 1. Karnak Temple🇪🇬 Karnak Located in Luxor, the best time to visit is any month but June to August. This is the hottest months

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A gray image with a hand reaching up towards two butterflies, featuring the title "Expectations You Must Let go of to live a Happy Life" and a "SWIPE" indicator.

A gray background displaying the first four expectations to let go of for happiness: perfection, others meeting needs, constant success, and things always going as planned.

A gray background displaying the last three expectations to let go of for happiness: everyone liking you, constant happiness, and material possessions bringing lasting happiness.

Let Go of Expectations for True Happiness

Expectations you must let go of in order to live a happy life 🌟 In our quest for happiness, we often burden ourselves with a heavy load of expectations. We expect ourselves to be perfect, others to always meet our needs, and life to unfold according to our plans. But in reality, these expectati

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A hand displays long, square-shaped nails with pink and white French tips, adorned with 3D Hello Kitty designs and pink flowers. The text "what I wanted" indicates this is the inspiration for the nail art.

Nail Expectations vs. Reality 💅🏾

Pinterest comes through everytimeee with the nail inspo💅🏾😍! I love a lil French tip and I love hello kitty even more so I had to combine the two and my nail tech slayeddd hunttyy 😍🫰🏾🔥 #pinterestnails #hellokittynails #beautyfinds #nailedit💅🏾 #lemon8creator #blackgirlcreator #letschat

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expectations VS reality — pregnancy self care 😚

hello ◡̈ I know that the “typical” self care routines usually consist of doing a face mask, taking a bubble bath and reading a good book — which are all great ways of decompressing and checking on yourself. However, the real self care during pregnancy is nourishing your body & mind! During

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An overhead view of several open books scattered on a light surface, with a hand holding one. An overlay reads: "books i wasn't prepared to love as much as i did."

A hand holds the book "Ready or Not" by Cara Bastone, featuring a couple in a park on the cover. An overlay states: "i always love surprise pregnancy romances but this one went above & beyond - i am obsessed with it 3 months later."

A hand holds the book "Last Call at the Local" by Sarah Grunder Ruiz, depicting a man and woman at a bar. An overlay reads: "couldn't stop reading this - i brought it with me everywhere. my fave male POV of any romance book."

when a book exceeds expectations >

when a book exceeds expectations >> i firmly believe there is nothing better. i’ve had this happen a few times in the past 6 months, but these are 3 that really stand out (because i was so obsessed) ready or not: think you don’t like surprise pregnancy books? ha! think again. last call

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have no expectations.

#fyp #real #fitnesslifestyle Baton Rouge

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An apartment interior with moving boxes, a couch, and a kitchen, featuring text overlays 'EXPECTATIONS VS. REALITY' and 'Apartment edition' to introduce the theme.

A living room with a sectional sofa, coffee table, rug, and TV, illuminated by purple and red ambient lighting, representing the 'EXPECTATION' of a cozy, stylish space.

A living room with two beige couches, a rug, and a TV stand, showing a more sparsely furnished and naturally lit space, labeled as 'REALITY'.

EXPECTATIONS VS REALITY apartment

🎨 Apartment Decor: Expectations vs. Reality 🏡 Let’s talk about it—decorating my apartment has been an experience 🤯. When I first moved in, I had this perfect vision of how each space was going to come together. You know the vibe: Pinterest-perfect rooms with everything in place by week one. But

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Not Attitude… Just Expectations 😏🐶

They’re not giving you attitude… they just don’t understand your expectations 🐶 #dog #dogbehavior #doglover #dogmomsoflemon8 #consciousdog

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✨𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬✨

This was a fun one but also so hard! It was hard to pick! 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴? #bookishexpectations #bookstagrammer #bookstagram

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Do You Feel Pressured by False Expectations?

This would’ve been so much easier if someone had just explained this to us when we were younger… but they didn’t. Periods, body changes, emotions, skin… it all felt like a secret nobody wanted to talk about. Totally taboo. We grow up thinking everything should be perfect, that our bodies shou

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A pregnant woman takes a mirror selfie, holding her belly. Text overlay reads: 'EARLY PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS What I Expected VS Reality', introducing the topic of pregnancy symptoms.

A pregnant woman takes a mirror selfie, holding her belly. Text lists expected pregnancy symptoms: 'CRAVINGS TIRED NO BABY BUMP MORNING SICKNESS PREGNANCY GLOW MOOD SWINGS'.

A pregnant woman takes a mirror selfie, with ultrasound images in the background. Text lists the reality of pregnancy symptoms: 'FREQUENT URINATION PUKING WITH NO WARNING SHOWING EARLY EXHAUSTION & EXTREME FATIGUE ALL DAY SICKNESS HUNGRY ALL THE TIME NAUSEOUS UNLESS EATING EVERY 3 HOURS CRAMPING & PAINS A LOTTTT OF CRYING AND HIGH EMOTIONS SCIATICA'.

expectations vs realities — pregnancy symptoms

hello ◡̈ Going into pregnancy, I had simple expectations. But of course, it wasn’t anything like I had expected. When you’re taught about pregnancy symptoms, you’re told the most basic ones — morning sickness, tired, mood swings, cravings, etc. but pregnancy is much more complex than that. De

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Two hands, one holding the other, both wearing matching gold chain bracelets with heart charms. The image has overlay text: "RELATIONSHIP DEADLINES that changed my perspective on dating."

Relationship deadlines and expectations

Relationships aren't one-size-fits-all, and trying to squeeze them into a strict timeline can backfire big time. Think about it: every love story is different, so why set the same deadlines for everyone? When we start marking our calendars for when we should be saying "I love you,"

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Two hands, one with dark red nails and a ring, the other with multi-colored nails and a bracelet, resting on black pants. The image features the title 'HOW TO MANAGE EXPECTATIONS IN A RELATIONSHIP' with iridescent decorations.

A blurry shot of two people's legs and feet walking, one in ripped jeans and pink sneakers. Text overlays advise 'BE REALISTIC IN YOUR EXPECTATIONS' and 'COMMUNICATE YOUR EXPECTATIONS CLEARLY AND DIRECTLY'.

A blurry night scene from a car, showing city lights and a vehicle's taillights. Text overlays suggest 'BE WILLING TO COMPROMISE' and 'FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE' for managing relationship expectations.

How to Manage Expectations in a Relationship

Okay, so, managing expectations in a relationship, right? It's HUGE. Honestly, it's probably caused more than a few arguments for me in the past. For me, it all boils down to communication and a little self-awareness. Like, I've gotta be upfront with my partner about what I'm

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A view of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, with the London Eye visible in the background, under a cloudy sky. The image highlights London as a worthwhile tourist destination, suggesting a journey from USA to UK.

A close-up of the London Eye, a large Ferris wheel, against a bright blue sky with white clouds. The text emphasizes its incredible views of London and suitability for all ages.

Tower Bridge spans the Thames River under a clear blue sky. The accompanying text notes its proximity to the Millennium Bridge, which was featured in the Harry Potter films.

This city in the UK surpassed all my expectations

I was not expecting to love London as much as I did! If you love history, art or fashion you’d also love London! Sights you don’t want to miss include: - London Eye - Big Ben - Tower Bridge All of these sites are free to view and are within walking distance of each other! Add Lo

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