The saying "You're only young once" isn't really applicable to our generation. The time capsule that is Thought Catalog let's readers live it and relive it again. Many of our writers have gotten into a habit of composing year in review lists on the eve of their birthdays. Here we've combined essays from 18-31 years of age.
While desires and reactions might change from year to year, you'll notice that at every age, we all want the same thing: To waste less time.