Merriam-Webster defines a midlife crisis as: an emotional crisis of identity and self-confidence that can occur in early middle age. So what about a quarter life crisis? You know, the sense of anxiety about the future that begins to set in around age 20... here are 8 signs that you're currently experiencing your quarter life crisis.
1. You Panic Every Time You Think About The Fact That You're 20
When we were younger we would say we were 11 for the first 6 months before we were actually 11, but now we tell people we're 19 even though we've been 20 for months.
2. You Just Recently Got A New Tattoo Or Piercing
If 40-year-olds are allowed to get a tattoo when they're having a crisis then so am I
3. You Spend An Ungodly Amount Of Time Thinking About How You Don't Have A Credit Score
How does one even get a credit score? What happens if I have a bad credit score? Can you buy a house without a credit score? I want to be able to buy a house but I don't know how to get a credit score. *Googles Credit Score*
4. You Participate In Wine Wednesday Like It's A Holiday
Sitting in your bed watching New Girl, doing your statistics homework, and drinking moscato. This is the life.
5. You Constantly Worry About Your Next Internship And Finding A Job After College
Considering getting a job is the whole reason we're spending 4 years in school, I would say this is a valid worry.
6. Sitting At Home Doing Nothing Is Your Idea Of A Good Time
Sometimes it's nice to take a break from responsibility.
7. Everything You Do Is A Resume Builder
How many organizations can you be in while taking 16 credit hours? Stay tuned to find out,
8. Everyone From Your High School Is Getting Engaged, Married, Or Pregnant
Meanwhile, you can barely keep a plant alive for more than a few weeks.
Good luck surviving your quarter life crisis!