Moving into an apartment brings many new experiences.

I recently moved into my first apartment, and I really didn't realize how "adult" I was going to have to be. Living "on your own" (although I have roommates), means that there are more chores to take care of-- that you might not have realized before.

Here are a 5 of the responsibilities that you might not have realized you actually have to do:

1. Regularly grocery shopping.

Yes, I knew I was going to have to grocery shop. However, I usually only have to go to the store for a couple things. I don't know if I ever realized just how expensive and how many things you have to buy to have a full load of groceries. Quite frankly, it's a little exhausting. After you even finish grocery shopping, there's the unloading and putting away all of your groceries. Ugh.

2. Regularly cooking.

You never really realize how much you don't usually cook until you actually start doing it regularly. While I enjoy cooking, I often don't cook all three meals. After a long day, you never really realize how exhausting it is to prepare yourself dinner. Microwave meals sometimes are my best option. I'm in college, okay?

3. Cleaning.

I wouldn't call myself a clean freak, but I wouldn't call myself messy either. Obviously, having an apartment means regularly cleaning it, and you never really realize how much cleaning you actually have to do until you move in. Nothing makes you feel more adult-- than cleaning your toilet.

4. Decorating.

If you know me, you'd know I love house decor. I love looking at the home goods sections. However, I never really realized just how much decor I was going to need. I'm still in the process of decorating my apartment... after spending the summer buying things to be prepared.

5. Rent.

No matter how much you've saved and budgeted for, your first real rent experience will hit you hard. Suddenly the "first of the month" seems like it comes every other week.

Bottom line: adulting is hard.