2016 reminiscing 🫶🏻
since everyone else is posting their throw backssss 🥹
*i was only 14 so ntm 😂
Wow, seeing everyone's throwbacks really got me digging through my old photos, and let me tell you, 2016 hits different! 🥹 I was just 14 then, navigating the glorious mess of teenage years. It truly felt like my last year being broke in that specific, carefree, almost-childlike way. I remember dreaming about all the things I'd do and buy once I wasn't relying solely on pocket money or the occasional babysitting gig. Honestly, my biggest financial strategy back then was hoping my parents would forget I asked for something and just buy it for me! 😂 Thinking back to 2016, what a year for trends! Remember those chokers that were *everywhere*? Or the obsession with messy buns and high-waisted jeans? My wardrobe was probably 80% fast fashion finds and 20% hand-me-downs, but I thought I was the epitome of style! It was all about finding those budget-friendly dupes to keep up with what everyone else was wearing. Music-wise, it was peak pop and some early SoundCloud vibes. What songs instantly take you back to that era? For me, it’s a mix of Drake, Justin Bieber, and anything that played on the radio on repeat. Those were the days of making mixtapes (okay, digital playlists!) for friends and jamming out in the car. Being 14, life felt like a whirlwind of school drama, trying to figure out friendships, and navigating social media before it got really serious. Instagram was still relatively new for my age group, and TikTok wasn’t even a thing yet! My biggest financial goal was usually saving up for concert tickets for my favorite band, or that one trendy item all my friends had. The concept of 'being broke' back then was so different from what it means now as an adult. It was less about bills and rent, and more about longing for that new phone or those cool sneakers. Every small purchase felt like a huge victory after weeks of saving up my allowance or earning a few dollars here and there. Looking at these pictures, I can almost feel the excitement and innocence of that age. It makes me think about how much we grow and change, not just physically, but in our perspectives and priorities too. If I could give my 14-year-old self some advice, it would probably be to stress less about what others think and maybe start a tiny savings jar for future adventures, even if it's just a few dollars a week. Who knew that feeling of 'my last year being broke' would actually lead to learning more about budgeting, appreciating every penny, and understanding the value of money? It’s funny how past experiences, even the small ones, shape us into who we are today. What's one memory from 2016 that instantly makes you smile, or a trend you secretly wish would make a comeback?
