My name is Taanya Jindal, you can call me TJ.
I am a 25-year-old Zillennial born at the ‘cusp’ of two eras– yeah, I’m basically flooding with anxiety due to a quarter-life crisis (“I’m fiinnne” in Ross language), just kidding!
I was brought up majorly in a fast-paced metropolis where I was always partially immersed in the tech-savvy world of Gen Z but was also living partially in the nostalgia of Millennials having grown up with my elder cousins. With a brain for science and a heart for design, I followed a curious journey from my school’s science labs to art studios, eventually landing in the creative space, where my love for design, photography, and culture really took off.
Fascinated by the world around me, I find inspiration everywhere: on the streets of a new city, in an obscure playlist, in captivating photographs, or in a chat with someone who has lived a life unlike mine. Art, travel, music, and history are my playgrounds, and my curiosity drives me to question, explore, and dig deeper into the human experience.
“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. It may not be easy, but it’s worth it to stay resilient and true to ourselves. We are each given our own unique experiences and perspectives, and it’s how we embrace them and use them to shape the journey that defines us. Our lives are a mosaic of past and present, and it’s the courage to explore and blend these experiences that helps us thrive and inspire.”
-Maya Angelou
Here at The Cusp Chronicles, I share my journey as a Zillennial, navigating the constant shifts between two generations. From balancing career goals with creative passions to keeping up with trends while holding onto the charm of the past, I’m here to talk about it all. So, if you’re someone who also feels like you’re living in the space between eras, I hope my stories resonate and inspire you to own that unique blend.
Let’s dive in together and explore this wild ride of life at the intersection of two worlds. Buckle up it’s gonna chaotic!
Here, I talk about navigating the exciting, sometimes chaotic world of zillennials.
If you too are caught between millennial nostalgia and hip gen-z slang, you’re in the right place!
Join me as we explore the unique blend of experiences, challenges, and opportunities that come with being born at the cusp of two iconic eras.
“Zillennials” is a term used to describe the micro-generation born roughly between the mid-1990s and early 2000s, bridging the gap between Millennials and Gen Z. Unlike Millennials, who grew up with landlines and the early days of the internet, and Gen Z, who never knew a world without smartphones and social media, Zillennials experienced a bit of both.
Their cultural touchpoints are a unique blend—Millennial nostalgia mixed with the fast-paced, digital-first mindset of Gen Z. This micro-generation often feels out of place in either category, with a mix of values, experiences, and struggles that set them apart. They’re a unique blend of two worlds, balancing tradition and tech, analog and digital, often finding themselves translating between the two.
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