Growing up can suck, if we’re being honest. It happens in the blink of an eye as well. You might be finding yourself adulting before you are even ready to. Everyone has their role models they look up to and hope to be like when they grow up, guiding their actions and decisions in life. With that being said, I’ll let some of our favorite adult role models tell us a little bit more about the details on adulting. Because, as we all know, they do it best.
1. You have to start owning up to all your mistakes/actions.
As a kid, you would probably blame your actions on your siblings or even the family pet. Not anymore; you’re stuck on your own so you have to take responsibility and face each consequence by yourself. Don't pull an intern Ryan on anybody, it won't go over well.
2. It’s all fun and games until someone starts adulting.
Before adulthood hit you like a ton of bricks, you could probably relax a lot and not worry about a thing. This is no longer the case. You will rarely find yourself with a free minute to spare, even for an episode of "The Office", which is practically a necessity in life. Your schedule may be jam packed and not feel physically possible, but if Dwight can do it, you can do it.
3. You are in charge of your own diet.
With no moms or dads around to make sure you eat three square meals a day, the food you put in your body is dependent on your own choices. It may seem like a great idea to order that $5 large pizza at midnight, but your adult body won’t thank you later. Just because Kevin doesn't like broccoli, doesn't mean you shouldn't.
4. If you didn’t have a job before, you need to find one.
Whether you grew up with a part time job or not, it’s time to receive a steady income. You may find yourself at a fast food chain restaurant, a factory, a department store, etc. Pretty much anything that pays at least $7.25 an hour is in your radar. No matter how much it sucks, having your own money usually outweighs the negative sides to having a job. You may also find yourself making really good friends with your co-workers. No one but them will truly understand the struggles of your specific workplace. They may even become lifelong friends, such as Michael and Dwight.
5. If you had any before, your friends may start to disappear.
Lots of things are changing in this period of life known as adulting. One of those being friendships. With all these new responsibilities on your plate, keeping up all your friendships may not seem realistic or as important. Of course, you’ll always have your few forever friends by your side, but the less serious friendships will start to fade. This is not necessarily a bad thing, although it may make you sad at first. Don’t be though, you’ll be left with the friendships that mean the most to you in the end. At some point in your adulting career, you may find yourself, like Michael, wondering if you're even recognized as a part of the society, or maybe a hermit instead.
6. You may not be as up on the lingo of the current teenagers as you once were.
With the little time you now have, checking social media will probably not be a priority for long. This means not being up-to-date on every new vine, slang word, or the latest trend. Don’t feel embarrassed or worried, but soon you’ll be one of those old people asking their younger siblings, cousins, and neighbors what a certain fad means. You may receive an "OMG" or even an eye roll emoji, but just take it in stride, the youth of today will surely go through it as well in their own time. YOLO isn’t as legit as it used to be, bruh. Coolio isn't either, Andy.
7. Just when you think you finally have a grip on everything, you lose it.
So you think you have adulting done by now? Think again! There will always be new things to learn and more responsibilities coming your way. Never become comfortable because this world is an ever-changing one, and next thing we know, everyone will have a hoverboard instead of a car or bike. Plus, there are lots of tasks that will consume every hour of every day. Finally thinking you have a free second, you’ll settle in for a nice couple episodes of "The Office" and before you have a chance to laugh, your brain will remind you, just like Pam's, of the 15 things you have to finish by tomorrow.
But wait, it’s not all bad!
With all the trials and tribulations of adulting filling your mind right now, remember, old people need some fun and recreation in their life too. Michael is a great representation of that.
8. There will still be room for some fun.
Your idea of fun may be completely different from what it used to be, but you will find new activities you enjoy doing and make at least a little time for them. Dance parties in the office may occur more regularly than you think. Just ask Michael and Dwight.
9. It is a lot more socially acceptable to get drunk as an adult.
And we can’t forget the legal drinking age comes around during the adulting period of our lives. It’s much less frowned upon to consume alcohol when you’re of age. Packer says, "cheers!", to that.
10. Everything aside, you’ll be okay.
More responsibilities aren’t always a bad thing. They can even better you as a person. Plus, in addition to the work, you’ll have complete freedom over your life. If you use it right, you can accomplish many great things and watch innumerable amounts of "The Office". In the consoling words of Michael Scott:
