Life is too short to live in maybes and should haves. Especially when you’re in your 20s. Your 20s are  the best time to embrace all of your quirkiness and all the randomness that comes with life. It is the time to celebrate your individuality and uniqueness. It is the perfect time to make decisions and take slow dances with spontaneity. Your 20s should be filled with indulgences and sometimes, uhmm… these indulgences can be a little sinful. If you’re ready to live…really truly live, then these are 10 things you should try as a young person at least once;

From the slightly peculiar to the downright bizarre, let's unleash our inner weirdos and make some unforgettable memories!

Walk naked on a beach

Here me out! You’re in your 20s, there’s no moment more perfect than now to show off your body. Head to the nearest beach close to your house and slowly strip off your clothes. Casually stroll across the beach, make indents in the sand with your feet as you walk.  You will probably make headlines in the newspaper and your naked photos will wind up everywhere but it will be worth it.{ I think}. At the end of the day, it is a once in a lifetime experience where you can allow yourself really truly BE. You can stroll down Lagos beach without caring. Laugh at the shocked looks  on people's faces. Take a picture or two of the moment so that you can stare  back at it for yourself and laugh.

Participate in a Giant Food Fight

Throw away table etiquettes for a moment. Embrace your inner child and take part in a massive food fight. You can join an organized food event with a group of friends and unleash all hidden madness trapped inside of you. Let your hands embrace chunks of jollof rice and swing it across from you, allow the juices from the meat drip into your cheeks and maybe your clothes. Fling a spaghetti at an unsuspecting person, bask in the messiness of food flying across the air. Allow the spiciness of the tatase pepper burn your eyes: be a hilarious, dripping mess. 

Not only will you experience something uniquely therapeutic but you will also connect with your primal instincts that have probably been laying low all your life.

Eat Ice Cream For Breakfast

Have you ever eaten ice cream for breakfast before? Probably not. So…why not try it this once. It will put a unique twist to your day. Treat yourself to a scoop (or two!) of your favorite flavor, or get creative by adding toppings like colorful sprinkles or crushed cookies. While it's not the healthiest choice every day, an occasional breakfast ice cream treat can add a sprinkle of joy to your morning routine.

Allow the chunks to melt slowly  in your mouth before you swallow it down. Eat it like it’s the only food you will have for the day. Walk around with your tummy filled with cream and sugar. Do it once and you never have to do it again.

Try A Different Religion

Yes! We are so rigid in life. We are so fixated on doing only what’s best and right for us. Allow yourself a little flexibility. Go to a mosque for the first time as a Christian. Go to a church for the first time as a Muslim. Really listen to the new teachings. Observe the religious indoctrination with an open heart. Strip yourself of all expectations, objections and lingering prejudices. Submerge yourself in the experience. 

Try Unconventional Food

Get your taste buds to werk. werk. werk.

It’s time to expand. Expand your taste buds. Challenge yourself to try food that you swore you would never try. They might end up tasting  absolutely delicious or you might find yourself puking hard down the toilet seat but you would know you dared to indulge your curiosity.

Eat an insect or a meal worm.  Explore exotic fruits you've never heard of before. If you're feeling adventurous,  attempt the legendary "Ghost Pepper Challenge" and see if you can handle the heat?  Create unexpected memories and unique stories as you taste these unconventional meals.

Go for a ghost hunt 

 Unleash your fascination with the paranormal and embark on a spine-tingling ghost adventure tour. Take a creepy excursion to a graveyard, or a place that is absolutely feared or worse…cursed. Feel all the adrenaline rushing in as you edge yourself towards all these places. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, the thrill of exploring creepy places and hearing tales of the supernatural is an experience that will fill your mind for years to come.

Create a Bizarre Fashion Statement

Break free from fashion norms and express your creativity wholesomely by creating a truly unique and bizarre fashion statement. Mix and match unexpected patterns, experiment with vibrant colors, or incorporate unconventional accessories. Be crazy and weird and unexpected with your dressing. Experience the judgment of people when you look different from societal  expectations. Let your imagination run wild and create a look that screams "bold and eccentric." The goal is to embrace your individuality and wear your quirkiness with confidence. Who knows, your weird style might even become a trendsetter!

Explore a polyamorous relationship 

Wait! Before you scream at me, hear me out first. You never can tell if something is for you, until you try it. A lot of  gay people didn’t know they were gay until they tried it. So…why not leave a window open in your next relationship. Indulge other sexual fantasies. Make it an open relationship but with an understanding and rules set in place. Remember, if you don’t like it, you can always leave. But who knows, you just might find out that being in a polyamorous relationship is what you’ve always wanted.

Quit your job

Sometimes, all you need to get out of a  depressive slump is to let go of the job that is slowly killing you. I genuinely believe that you need to quit your job at least once in your lifetime for you to experience true freedom. You don’t always have to wait to be sacked or told off. There is a heady power that comes with resigning especially if you’re in a work environment that is toxic and mentally exhausting. Sometimes, it might look like there’s no other option, but, would you even see the better options if you’re still so fixated on your current job. Before you dive into this advice though, you have to make sure you have passion for something and you’re focused on achieving it. It's all about finding a balance and working towards a life that aligns with your values and ambitions.

So there you have it! 10 ridiculously daring things you can indulge in in your 20s. Life is too short to be filled with regrets and uncertainties. Now is the time where you should dare to step outside your comfort zone and try new, weird, and unique experiences. These experiences may seem peculiar or even sinful, but they can also be incredibly liberating and unforgettable.

So go ahead and engage in activities that challenge your preconceived notions and expand your horizons. Embrace the randomness and unpredictability that comes with life in your 20s, and make the most of this unique time to create incredible memories and stories that you'll cherish for years to come.