If you're a recent graduate, it's likely you feel like you're stuck in a transitional time of your life: you're done with school, your friends are moving on with their lives and careers, and you're trying to figure out where to go from here.

As the lazy days of summer creep on, you have probably fallen victim to too much Netflix and late night takeout and are wondering if this is the amazing time of your life that everyone keeps talking about.

1. You have way too much free time...

Now that you've graduated, you have an unnecessary amount of free time. When you're not hopelessly applying for jobs or looking for apartments, you're probably marathoning through "Orange is the New Black" or reorganizing your wardrobe for the umpteenth time. You probably never thought you'd actually be excited to become an adult.

2. ...when you're not working at your minimum wage job.

In order to avoid gaps in your resume, you work 30 hours a week serving at a casual family dining restaurant (Olive Garden/Red Robin/Red Lobster). It's miserable work, but the money is good and this way, you actually get out of bed and interact with the world.

3. You're tired. All the time.

You're basically a full-fledged adult now, which means you're tired all the time. Ever wondered why your parents go to bed at 10 every night of the week? Now you know.

Adulting = forever sleepy.

4. And when you're not, there is never any one to party with.

Especially if you're still living in your college town, this is painfully true. All of your friends are taking summer classes/studying for their MCAT, PCAT, LSAT/working at some glamorous internship out of town and you're left with very few friends to split a fifth with on a Friday night.

You've taken to finishing whole bottles of wine by yourself.

5. Don't believe everything you see on social media...

Everyone else's life is going to seem a lot more exciting than yours. From Instagram and Snapchat posts to the Facebook albums documenting world travel, it's going to seem like everyone is living a fabulous version of their life while you chow down on pizza and live vicariously through them.

Remember: social media life ≠ real life.

6. ...and don't let it get you down.

When you're feeling unsuccessful and hopeless, keep in mind that one day, your life is gonna be the one making people jealous. So, scroll through the engagements and the newborn babies and the successes use Facebook for professional networking and expanding your career connections.

And keep planning that perfect bragging status.

7. You're going to apply to an endless amount of jobs...

According to Money Magazine, it generally takes three to nine months for recent graduates to land their first job. This means that you will apply for countless jobs, some that have nothing to do with your major.

Keep applying and keep being persistent.

8. ...and you'll drink a lot of wine to bury the pain of never hearing anything back.

According to a report by Talent Function Group LLC, within every field there exists a "hiring funnel." This means that for every 100 resumes received in response to an online job posting, only four to six will be invited for an interview.

This means that about 94 percent of applicants won't hear diddly-squat about the job they applied for--take it easy on yourself.

9. You might be living with your parents...

About 50 percent of 2016 graduates will move back home after college. And while you might cringe every time the 'rents ask you where you're going, what you're doing, and what time you're going to be home, there's absolutely nothing wrong with moving back in while you save money and get on your feet professionally.

Also, nothing beats a well-stocked fridge.

10. ...or just trying to adult on your own.

If you're in the other 50 percent of graduates who chose to go it alone, you're probably trying to get a handle on this whole "adult" thing. You've spent hours on Pinterest and Google searching "healthy recipes for one," only to settle on the frozen pizza you had for dinner two nights ago.

You're also wondering how your parents ever figured this whole life thing out and how delicious mom's lasagna sounds right about now.

11. You're secretly enjoying holding on to irresponsibility...

This time between graduation and your first job is actually quite liberating. Your days are relatively stress free and you can't deny you're truly enjoying having very little to worry about in your day-to-day.

Besides, you only have a few short months left of being able to turn up on a Tuesday with little to no judgement.

12. ...but you're more than ready to show the big, bad world what you've got.

While there is no time like the four years you spend in college, the adult world is not so bad. You're independent, you're your own cheerleader, and you are making more money than you ever did in college. If you can handle the harshness of society's expectations, you can make it in the world.

And just like the Mother of Dragons, you're ready to take back your crown.

So, enjoy these warm summer nights and your last few months of irresponsibility. You'll never fully grow out of your youth, but adulthood is actually a pretty cool thing.