There is a term for what people my age are going through. Adults who are just starting their early twenties sometimes experience what is known as a Quarter-life Crisis. For some, it can be a tough transition from early adulthood to midlife-- the time where people tend to tell you that "the world is your oyster" and supposedly, you have a plethora of opportunities. Wikipedia lists some signs of this stage as:

• Financially-rooted stress
• The feeling that everyone is suceeding more than you are
• Identity confusion
• Loneliness
• Insecurity regarding the near future
• Insecurity regarding accomplishments
• Frustration with relationships, the working world, and finding a suitable job or career

I think the biggest hindrance here is the lack of commitment us quarter-lifers want to put into anything besides careers. At this point, everything is just taking off. We're about to finish college or if we're lucky enough, we even have a degree under our belts. Naturally, the next step is to find an entry-level position or a paid internship and start working our butts off. And very commonly, we'll have to travel and find a new beginning.

With a fresh new start, many loose ends and relationships are left behind. Is it any wonder we don't want to commit to anything? Why bother dating anyone seriously if you're not gonna end up together anyway? Heck, I don't even want to commit to a gym membership for fear of that huge cancellation fee that I will face when move onto something better.

I think the bigger question here is how one would go about dealing with a QLC? When a typical person hits a mid-life crisis, they get a convertible, a condo, and even a new mistress. What does a single, poor, twenty-something do? Apparently, I have an entire oyster to myself that I can do anything with. The opportunities are endless afterall!