The Fully Developed Brain

I just read that the part of the brain that is responsible for judgment is not fully developed until the age of 25. Does that mean I've only been making good decision for three years? I hope not.
I haven't made too many bad decisions, I've jumped into a decision quickly and have had to deal with the consequences. However, I wouldn't say the decision and of itself was a bad one.

For example, I thought after undergrad. I wanted to go straight to grad. school to get my teaching license. I got into the best school in NJ, MSU, but as soon as I started classes I absolutely hated it. I hated the attitude of my fellow students, I hated that I could never find a parking space. I hated all the red-tape that goes along with attending a large public university. So, two weeks later, I dropped out.

Since I didn't have a job at the time, I had to find one and quick so I entered retail for three longish years. I justified it at the time because I re-enrolled in grad. school this time for English and was much happier. I met a great group of people at work and school. The time literally flew by, my mid-20s were a blur.

Now, at the mid-end of my 20s, I'm putting roots down, as my mother says. I'm trying to buy my first place. It's just the right size for me and it needs a little sprucing up. It's not exactly a handy-man's special but it could use some cosmetic changes. I plan using my best judgement about how to renovate this place to build equity but also make it my own. If I was making a bad choice, I'd probably plan on a LOT more painting than the accent walls I plan. I do have to exercise caution in the kitchen. I'm so excited to actually have my own kitchen, while it's a galley it's all mine!

The other part of my life that has seen a change in judgement is my approach to dating. When I was younger, I put myself in a lot of situations to get asked out. Now I'm always going from here to there and just am unaware of who I'd be interested in now. That's not to say I'm not open to having a relationship, quite the contrary. I'd love to have someone significant in my life who's not a blood relative. Maybe after all the boxes are unpacked this summer, someone will show up at the train station or in the line at the grocery store, who knows!