I've only graduated eleven days ago and it still feels surreal. Like, what?! I'm an independent adult now? An adult who's supposed to be heading off to another state for college this fall who's supposed to know how to travel to and fro by herself?

Since when??

You're out of school now, but there's still tons of time before life as you know it "resumes" in the fall. So now that you're finally free, here are four things you should do before you face your future this fall.

1. Celebrate!

You've made it! Your high school graduation marks the end of life as a teenager and the beginning of life as an independent adult. You've worked hard to make it this far, so don't be afraid to rejoice! And don't just celebrate by yourself; remember who helped you get this far! Thank your family, friends, teachers, classmates...there's no way you could've gotten here without them!

And speaking of family, friends, teachers, and classmates...

2. Spend time with loved ones.

Like I said, the teenager life as you know it has ended now that you've graduated high school. As such, many of us are going to be in completely different places this fall! Whether it be at school in a different state or city, training in the army or navy, or a full-time job in a completely different environment, one way or another we're all going places. And we all might not be with the same group of family and friends that we're used to when we get there.

So make the most of what we have now! Remember the old memories, and make new ones with the people you love best so you can take all these good vibes with you wherever you go. You won't regret it.

3. Plan for the future.

You won't be able to get to the next part of your future if you don't plan for it!

It doesn't matter if you're going to college or anywhere else this fall. Make sure you have everything good to go when it's time to go! These things are included but are not limited to: lodging, food, insurance, and a bank account. For you college kids, make sure you've completed any prerequisites or assigned reading.

Yes, you guys are successful to have made it this far. So plan ahead to keep this success streak going!

4. And, most importantly, live in the moment.

A major part of your life has just ended, yes, and another major part of your life has yet to begin. You're in limbo right now. So what to do?

Understand that nothing will ever be the same again. You're moving forward with your life. You're not a kid anymore.

But that doesn't mean you have to act like it just yet.

Enjoy every moment you get to have at home before you head off to face your own future. Indulge in your mom's cooking. Play a ton of video games. Binge Netflix. Watch movies and YouTube videos. Hang out with friends.

Just because everything is going to be different soon doesn't mean everything has to be different now. In the fall, you'll be a college student. But for now, you're but a goofy teenager. So revel in playing that part.

And that's all, folks! It's a scary time in an 18-year-old's life, that's for sure. But by being proactive (and yourself), you can make the most out of these last few bittersweet moments, and make them last a little longer.