Over the last two months, I have found transitioning into a grown up to be the most stressful, yet hilarious thing I have ever experienced. I would say it’s the emotional equivalent of flying on a plane alone for the first time as a kid — your new found independence fosters overwhelming pride, but the idea that you may potentially mess up or become lost can induce feelings of sheer panic. Fear not, society, for I am slowly but surely adjusting to “adulting!” Here are a few of the many new thoughts and actions accompanied with my maturity evolution.
1. Looking for the cheapest gas station is actually a thing.
Why would I pay more if I don’t have to?
2. Email is a legitimate form of communication.
This also means using complete sentences, correct grammar, and no emojis. #Boring
3. Politics become important.
As a first time voter, there are undeniably some anxieties accompanied with this subject.
4. Coupons are the shizzz.
There’s nothing wrong with ballin’ on a budget.
5. If it isn’t on the calendar, it won’t be remembered.
And quite frankly, even if it is, there’s no guarantee it will get done. There are physically not enough hours in a day.
6. Having a grilled cheese for breakfast because procrastinating grocery shopping is only natural.
Just me? Okay, moving on.
7. Checking your mailbox is no longer exciting; it means someone wants money.
Ugh…8. Bathing suite tops function as a bra because doing laundry sucks.
No shame.
9. Visiting with the grandparents becomes routine.
They are the best listeners and have, by far, the most wisdom. They're basically your biggest fans too.
10. I frequently ask myself “What would Mom do?”
And when I have no clue, I call her and ask.
11. Then, I hang up, and it dawns on me that I just conversed with my future self.
I have whole-heartedly accepted that I’m ultimately turning into my mother — but this does, in fact, give me hope that I’m doing something right!
