🚨 Plot Twist: We Are Becoming Our Parents (But With Better Coffee) ☕✨

Daily writing prompt

What were your parents doing at your age?

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At my age, my parents weren’t debating the best angle for their latest Instagram Reel or wondering if the TikTok algorithm had a personal vendetta against them. No, they were out in the real world, being the kind of productive that didn’t require WiFi.

My father? An electrician by trade, keeping the lights on in more ways than one—because he also ran a tavern, a profession that, ironically, meant he was also responsible for many people seeing double. Meanwhile, my mother was the backbone of it all, handling the books, the business, and probably more chaos than she signed up for.

And here I am, existing in a world where “content creator” is a career path and my biggest stressor today might be whether or not my latte aesthetic matches my current vibe. My parents built things. I brand things. Same energy, different execution.

So tell me—what were your parents doing at your age? And more importantly, are we all secretly just turning into slightly trendier versions of them?

#GenerationalGlowUp #ParentsThenVsNow #LifeFullCircle #FunnyButTrue #ModernLife #ThrowbackVibes #LatteLogic

Dorey Duncan Scott Senior Litigation Paralegal

Hi! I’m Dorey Duncan Scott, a mother of three, wife and fashion entrepreneur. I started my career in fashion back in the early 90’s when I did print, still and runway modeling. I studied Fashion Merchandising, Music Business and Marketing, while also obtaining certificates in such industry-necessary areas such as make-up, styling and runway choreography. In addition, I had work as a spokesmodel for several brands, appearing in print and in person. As a former model, turned senior litigation paralegal, artist manager and on-air personality with a passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development, I bring a unique combination of style, strategic thinking, and legal expertise to my work. My years navigating the legal world have sharpened my attention to detail, while my experience and passion for fashion, beauty, and personal development drives my desire to help others feel empowered and help them in their journey toward self-empowerment. My experience in the fashion world has taught me the power of confidence. 

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