"Go to college," they said. "It’ll be fun," they said.

College is just the bait to trick us into growing up. Day by day, I sound more like my mother. Scratch that - day-by-day, I sound more like my grandmother. I prefer being in bed by 10 PM to being in the bars until 2 AM, and my bet is most of you feel the same way- it's okay to admit it; this is a safe place.

Recently, I watched a Donald Glover (aka Childish Gambino) stand up comedy act on Youtube (yes, Childish Gambino is a comedian and is hilarious.) The act was about Home Depot, “where childhood goes to die,” and he joked that “the moment you walk into Home Depot and say ‘Ohhhh what nice knobs’ DEAD. CHILDHOOD DEAD.” I couldn’t contain myself, hysterically laughing until it hit me… I love picking out knobs. Dead. Childhood dead. This dark realization inspired this list; proceed with caution, this list contains frightening realities.

1. You have an opinion on fabric softener.

2. You got a vacuum cleaner for Christmas, and you didn’t like it…You loved it.

3. You got a crock-pot for your birthday and loved it more than the vacuum cleaner.

4. You enjoy a nice glass of two-buck chuck with your dinner at night.

5. There are coupons on your fridge right now.

6. You feel like Alice in Wonderland in Costco.

7. Banana Republic is your personal hell, but you need a pencil skirt for that interview.

8. You have a monthly budget. *Cringe*

9. You know how to make a casserole.

10. You own a toolbox.

11. Rent is due on 1^st of the month.

12. Scented candles and Netflix are your jam (and better than dragging yourself out to the bars).

13. Girls younger than you are having babies.

14. You see a new “engagement announcement” every time you log onto Facebook.

15. All your girlfriends have “entered society” and you were poppin’ bottles to celebrate.

16. You found your couch at Goodwill for $75.

17. Blacking out doesn’t have the same appeal when you have an 8:30 class everyday.

18. You have the basic cable package because it was $5 cheaper/month (hey, that’s cover for an extra night out).

19. You have to remind yourself sweatpants are not a real outfit. ("Shhhhh..they are don’t worry," my subconscious whispers.)

20. You are genuinely excited for tax return season, but you’ll be spending your entire tax return at Mardi Gras. Baby steps after all.