There are two types of girls around the ages of 18-21: The girls that are out having fun and enjoying their youth; and the girls that are busting it at school preparing themselves for their future, while settling down with that one boy. For some girls after a long and hard day's work, they can't wait to go hit the club with her girlfriends and unwind, while for others, going home and snuggling up with her handsome guy and watching Netflix is the perfect remedy of relaxation. Now, neither one of these is better than, or worse than the other. Everyone's different. But, I'm here to tell you that there is nothing wrong with being the girl that's ready to settle early.
Sure, we all love to go out and have some fun, some times. Key words: some times. But, most of the time - that's not anywhere close to my to-do list. I've always been the "mom" of the friend-group, and I've never had a problem with that. I've always enjoyed having a job, and paying for my own things. I've never really enjoyed being surrounded by groups of people doing dumb and most importantly illegal things.
The age that we're at and experiencing is a difficult and confusing one. Should we be out having fun? Or should we be preparing for our future? Can we balance both?
But, for the girl that 'grew up too quickly', let me tell you - there's nothing wrong with that. As the girl that has decided that I am ready to begin my future, that is determined to set a foundation for my future household, that I am ready to grow up - it's okay to feel like that at an early age. This doesn't mean that you wont have those crazy memories, or that you won't be able to go out and have fun, if you don't right now. Imagine the all of the crazy times you'll have of you and your friends helping you move into your first apartment. Or having girls nights in your first little home and just laying down watching movies, feeling independent. Putting up your first Christmas tree with the love of your life. Sitting and drinking hot chocolate on the couch with your boyfriend while watching the snow fall outside your apartment's window. Getting the feeling of achievement of doing all of this on your own is unlike any other. I promise you - there is nothing wrong with being the girl that grows up quick. It's life - everyone lives it differently.
Just because you grow up fast, don't get caught up. Don't get overloaded with stress and tasks that are due on the daily. If you're going to do it, make sure you can. It's harder than it looks. You have to be sure in yourself that you can. Be that girl that is independent and can support herself in whatever she wants.
You can do whatever you put your mind to.
