When I was growing up, it wasn’t cool to be like the other girls. Yes, I know, it’s a taboo thing to say in the Lord’s year of 2025, but it’s true. In my teens the “I’m not like other girls”, manic-pixie-tumblr girl aesthetic drew me in like a moth to a flame. It wasn’t until I was older that I realised how fucking stupid that mentality was — and how much happiness I missed out on — by shying away from the joys of a collective female experience.
But this week, I was reminded of the joys of girlhood when a TikTok trend landed on my FYP. The trend saw people, mostly women, share a pic or video of themselves alongside a list of things that they shamelessly love, like an overpriced fancy coffee, rehashing drama with your friends over brunch or buying a new dress for every occasion — despite its slightly negative connotations.
