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7 Signs You Are A Young Adult During The Holiday Season

The magic does not disappear, it just manifests in different ways.

Jalyn A Prewitt
Dec 26, 2016
Bradley University
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7 Signs You Are A Young Adult During The Holiday Season
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There are a few signs that reveal the transition from childhood to adulthood during the holiday season.

1. Starbucks "Pay It Forward" Lines Simultaneously Excite and Frustrate You

Do I love a free Grande White Chocolate Mocha? Yes. Do I want to pay for the drink orders of a van full of teenage girls behind me? No. But, at least I get to spread holiday cheer and rack up hella points on my gold card. Also, who wants to be the person in line to break the trend? That's asking for some bad karma.

2. You Have Considerably Less Road Rage

I am the queen of yelling at obnoxious drivers on the road, but I let the holiday spirit fill me with cheer and patience to allow those crazy drivers a break from some choice words and hand gestures.

3. Cookie Baking Always Equates To "Who's Bringing The Wine?"

Baking cookies for Santa or whomever you wish for on Christmas morning turns into a girls' night filled with good drinks, good company, and tasty cookie treats.

4. Creating The "Santa Experience" for Younger Family Members Brings You Joy (But, it's low key a lot of work)

I may no longer believe in the jolly, white-beard sporting man sneaking down my chimney at night to bring my family presents and treats, but I truly love creating that experience for my younger family members.

5. You Treasure The Cheesiness Of Your Family Traditions Even More

Coming home for the holidays, we expect certain things to happen. Your family may hold a game night, cookie decorating competition, tree trimming extravaganza, or y'all simply share memories around the fire. Personally, my family embarrasses me by showcasing my life through countless photo books and framed pictures. Spoiler alert: Middle school is still a bad year to remember.

6. Christmas Dinner Is Your First True Meal Since Thanksgiving

As a college student, I survived on coffee, pizza, and stress. Finals weeks kicked my nutritional aspirations out the window, so coming home for winter break means hearty dinners and endless leftovers. So, leave calorie counting to January 1st (but, really like the 8th).

7. Sleeping in Trumps (lol ew) Waking At The Crack of Dawn To Open Gifts

Finals Week stress and my lack of adequate sleep follows me days into break, and I cherish the full eight (fifteen) hours of sleep I can now get. Growing older means knowing the gifts will still be under the tree after that run to Starbucks.


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