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#47. toxic jobs, TikTok trends & endless decision-making

Writer's picture: Devyn Penney Devyn Penney



Age: 28

Relationship Status: In a relationship (6 years)

Occupation: Brand Ambassador

Income: Def not much (lol)

Astrological Sign: Capricorn

 

What is the first thing you do when you wake up? 

Pet my dogs and give them each a kiss on the head.

 

Have you ever felt genuine fulfillment? When? 

Yes, on vacation in Hawaii; it was for my 25th birthday, and I just felt so free.

 

What is your most repetitive, negative thought? 

That all of my parents’ sacrifices were for nothing because I'm not successful or on track to be. I try not to let it get to me and remind myself that there are different types of success.

 

What is your most repetitive, positive thought? 

That one day, everything is going to click. I will end up happy and the things that didn’t work out are going to have a clear reason as to why not. I can’t control fate, so I might as well enjoy the ride and focus more on the present.

 

What is one thing that surprised you about adulthood? 

Endless decision-making. It shook me to my motherfucking core the day I realized that my future depends on all of my decisions. So much damn pressure, it’s scary.

 

What are three things you want to put every woman onto? 

  1. Really good quality tinted sunscreen; it’s amazing.

  2. Gooood green tea.

  3. Press-on nails, I've always hated the nail salon.

 

Rank the following from most to least important:

money, food, sex, love, and laughter (feel free to explain or don’t).

  1. money (it buys happiness and security)

  2. love

  3. laughter

  4. food (its necessary)

  5. sex

 

How has your relationship with your parents/ guardians changed in adulthood? 

I’ve realized that they are just people. They’re not superheroes and, in some ways, still learning just like everyone else. We’ve gotten closer as the years have progressed; it took us not living under the same roof to finally start getting along well.

 

When do you feel most like yourself? 

When I'm at home, shooting the shit with the people that are closest to me.

 

What is the best compliment someone has ever given you? 

You are so independent and have such a charm to you; you deserve someone who will give you the world.

 

How do you feel about falling in love? 

It is both scary and exciting. It’s putting yourself in a vulnerable position to offer someone such access to you but falling in love is such a beautiful thing everyone should experience.

 

What is one thing you’re sick of hearing?

Yet another thing that girls need to be insecure about looks-wise. Cortisol face, tech neck, hip dips etc., like let’s give it up already, TikTok - it’s exhausting!

 

How often do you feel alone? 

Not often. I have a really tight circle of cool people around me that I love.

 

What is one thing you hope everyone experiences in their lifetime? 

Having pets that are their world. My dogs literally comfort me on my worst days, their love is so unconditional.

 

What is one thing you hope no one has to experience in their lifetime?

Losing a family member.

 

What is the best decision you’ve ever made? 

Being able to always quit a toxic job if it’s no longer serving me. It’s hard at the moment, but I've always been better off after leaving.

 

When do you feel most at ease? 

When I am at the beach and can hear the waves crashing against the shore. It’s so soothing.

 

What does having a successful life mean to you? 

Raising great kids, being in love, and being able to travel a couple of times a year.

 

How often do you think about your body? 

Literally every day. I wish I didn’t, but it’s my Roman empire, unfortunately. I grew up in the early 2000s when people would kill to be skinny. The women in my family have also always obsessed over their weight, so I also started to obsess over my weight.

 

When do you ask for help? 

I honestly don't because I don't like asking for help, but I'm working on it.

 

What is something you feel strongly about?

Pineapple goes on pizza; there are so many sweet and savory foods, so why are we discriminating against it?!

 

BONUS: Tell me something good. 

There is something much bigger than our life here on earth, no matter when your belief system is; so just have fun, don’t take life too seriously and don’t put too much pressure on yourself.

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