College is the epitome of false adulthood. Between the ages of 18 and 22, you do a lot of growing and learning, and I'll be the first to admit I'm far from a true adult. I know people from high school that are married, own houses and have multiple kids, but my reality is so far from their's you might as well call me a toddler.
I'm not ashamed of my short comings. I still managed to survive a whole year of college by myself, so I must be doing something right. If you're like me, you know you still have a long way to go until you become a real adult, regardless of how old you are.
Here's 13 signs you're not a true adult yet.
1. You Still Have Your Mom In Your Phone As "Mommy"
I have no shame in this one. I'll admit I don't tend to call my mom "mommy" unless I really need something (like money), but I can't bring myself to change her contact name no matter what.
2. You Take As Many If Not More Naps Than You Did As A Kid
College kids know that naps are truly the key to life. That's OK. Unfortunately, I don't know a single "real" adult that naps more than four times a week like I do.
3. You Refuse To Kill Bugs On Your Own
Spiders, stink bugs, bees, moths. It really doesn't matter. I won't be caught dead killing one on my own.
4. You Cry When You're Sick
The last time I had a fever at school I definitely called my mom and cried.... More than once, and I am not ashamed.
5. You Don't/Can't Pay All Of Your Own Bills
My part time, barely more than minimum wage, summer job sure as heck isn't paying for much more than my phone bill. I'm trying, but I quite literally can't handle it all yet-- I'm forever grateful that my parents are willing and able to pick up my slack.
6. You Sometimes Find Yourself Envying The Kids Menu
I don't know about you, but fancy menus with fancy dishes just aren't for me. I'd be much happier with the chicken fingers or grilled cheese.
7. You Don't Fully Understand How Taxes, Loans And Banks Work
And you're hoping and praying you figure it all out before graduation
8. You Still Sleep With A Teddy Bear/Nightlight
I'll swear on my life it's to help me cope with anxiety if anyone questions me, but if I'm being honest, it's probably just a habit I haven't been able to break yet.
9. You Love Coloring
You probably think I'm talking about those stress relief adult coloring books, but I'd be all over the newest "Paw Patrol" coloring book too.
10. Kids Movies Still Rule Your Top five List
I'm more than willing to fight you on whether or not Toy Story is worthy of the top 5. (It is)
11. You Still Find Things You're Too Short For
Top shelves have me climbing on counters at work, and I still occasionally find toilets where my feet don't touch the ground. I might not be growing anymore, but I'll forever get mistaken for a middle schooler from down here.
12. You Literally Need 10 Hours Of Sleep To Be Fully Functional
In short, college is torture.
13. You Still Need Your Mom To Fill Out The Forms At The Doctor
If you're 18 or 19 and actually know what to check off for your family medical history, I sincerely applaud you.
