On a more serious note..

Somehow, I got it stuck in my head that I should strive to become some kind of superwoman who balances this crazy and hectic, but full and happy life. Little did I know it was making me feel guilty - constantly thinking I ought to be doing more at this ripe old age of 26.

You'll never believe this, but happy women, in general (based on surveys and sociological studies), lead imbalanced lives.  They don't multi-task like crazy.  In fact, happy women take an interest, and cultivate it into a passion.  Growing and nurturing that passion is enriching in itself.  I know so many women who are lacking this aspect in their lives.  We get caught up in achieving all these dreams and aspirations, that we end up merely going through the motions. Focus on the present, because life will never be perfect, nor does it remain static.  This is a lesson I am only slowly beginning to understand.  I have to reprogram myself.

I never really talk about this, but I should mention that I don't buy everything featured on this site.  When everything turns upside down, and everything you thought you knew has betrayed you, you may have nothing to rely on but your own self.  So don't just save money; think about growing it, investing it, and protecting it.  You might just need it one day to help you rise from the ashes...