The definition of adulting according to Urban Dictionary is: doing grown up things and holding responsibilities such as a 9-5 job, a mortgage/rent, a car payment, or anything else that calls grown-ups to mind. Most people start adulting when they graduate high school, whether they choose to start working right away or attend college. When you’re younger, it doesn’t seem all that bad. Almost everyone I talked to in high school couldn’t wait to grow up, including myself. Now that we're growing up and starting to do things on our own, I’ll admit that it’s scary as hell and part of me wishes I was still young enough to have my parents make my life decisions for me. I’ve compiled a list of things that I find myself doing on the regular now that I’m officially adulting.

1. You’re making life decisions for yourself.

This is exciting at first because freedom but sometimes I call my dad just to ask what I should have for dinner because I’m tired of making decisions.

2. You have responsibilities.

We all grew up with responsibilities like chores around the house and taking care of a pet fish, but now we have to wake up on time, go to classes and pass them or else we fail out of college. Hey, no biggie.

3. You act more mature.

I’m still a very immature 19 year old, but when I spend time with people a few years younger than me, I quickly realize that I am getting old.

4. You pay bills.

Cell phone bill, car payment, and eventually rent or a mortgage. Can’t forget about insurance!

5. You experience a quarter-life crisis.

Do not let anyone tell you that the quarter-life crisis is not real. I have one of these at least once a semester.

6. You have to file taxes.

This is still super confusing to me, but I think I’m doing it right.

7. You have to make your own doctor and dentist appointments.

I hate this part of adulting. Can’t my mom still make my doctor appointments for me?

8. You get to vote!

You get to decide the future of important things now, like who the president will be! Awesome but totally terrifying!

9. You have a real job.

I wish I could scoop ice cream for the rest of my life at Ben and Jerry’s and still afford my lifestyle, but that’s sadly never going to be possible.

10. When you shop, you look for all of the deals.

I look at circulars for the best deals whenever I go shopping and still end up broke because I buy stuff I don’t need.

11. Staying in one night instead of going out sounds heavenly.

Adulting can be so tiring, and Netflix and laying in bed sounds way better.

12. Half the time you have no idea what you’re doing.

I think this is one that everyone can relate to. Adulting can be so confusing.

13. All of your friends are real.

You don’t have to put up with fake friendships anymore because you’re not forced to see certain people every day.

14. Your family starts to wonder if you’re ever going to get into a serious relationship.

There is still plenty of time to find someone! Until then, enjoy the freedom.

15. You start buying things you never really imagined yourself buying.

Silverware? A cutting board? Pots and pans? Just thinking about buying this stuff makes me fear growing up all over again.

16. You actually have to exercise to stay in shape.

There comes a time when you can’t rely on your metabolism alone anymore.

17. You realize you’re closer to being 30 than you are to being 10.

When did this happen? I swear I was 12 like last year!