The L8 Bloomers

Editor’s note

Growing up in the 21st century is tough. In a world where access to cutting edge technology has allowed us to become more connected with our peers and the wider society, adopting social constructs is almost inevitable. That social construct of ‘Life before 30’ seemed like light work at the tender age of 18. Yet here I am, a 28 -year old black woman, who has graduated from two  prominent UK universities, shuffling between London and Lagos with a hell of a lot of life experience, a great network of friends and role models – but not exactly where I envisioned myself at this stage of my life…

I wouldn’t call myself a writer, and aside from the occasional times a douchebag has put my heart in a blender, I’m far from expressive. Yet,  a  2am thought after a weekend of binging on an addictive Netflix series, led me to the realisation that life is a journey not just for me, but for each and every one of us. And then came, the infamous lightbulb moment.. “how amazing would it be to create a platform where we can share this real life journey unashamedly…”

By collating a series of short stories based on personal and other individuals’ experiences, this platform unpacks this process of ‘Adulting’ in the 21st century – in a REAL way. Exploring life – unfiltered and beyond social constructs, where things are gradually starting to fall into place, albeit just a little bit later than anticipated…

So, Welcome to The L8 Bloomers. A platform for and by the typical millennial, experiencing the complexities of navigating adulthood in the 21st Century.

You think your life is unprecedented in the history of the world, but then you read. – James Baldwin