I love college. It is a great time full of new opportunities and experiences. But, I am finding out a lot about myself and A LOT about the things I really stink at, especially when it comes to being a functional independent adult. Here are some of my flaws.

1. Laundry

I HATE DOING LAUNDRY. Now I can hear my mom in the distance saying, "Maddy all you have to do is put it in a machine and press a button, you don't even have to do anything!" Yes, I know. Believe me, I know. But for some reason, I hate doing it. Maybe because I have to carry my clothes all throughout my building or the fact that our washers stink and the dryers require way too much time to dry things out.

2. Eating

This is a basic function of life and required for literal survival but I am awful at maintaining a healthy eating style. Either I don't eat breakfast until way later or I eat cold pizza at 6 a.m. I just eat odd things at the oddest times. Last night I woke up four times to eat Oreos. One morning My breakfast was two bags of Goldfish. My internal food clock is so confused. I know eating is important, but you get so caught up in school and other things that time slips you buy until you will pass out you are so hungry and are required to feed yourself.

3. Getting alone time

This is something I need to focus on. Even though I am good at getting all my work done and am doing well in school, I find myself rarely alone. I love all my friends and I am always with them, which is good, but I also need some me-time. I have gotten better at finding time to step back and re-evaluate. College is all about balance.

4. Sleeping

Another thing essential to human survival yet something I am poor at actually doing. I go to bed late. Shocker. But, nothing is worse than waking up for a 7:50 a.m. class knowing you only got four hours of sleep. I am learning that sometimes, the best thing you can do for yourself class-wise is get a good night's sleep.

5. Staying organized

Now my mother will tell you that this has never been a strong suite for me. But when you don't have your beautiful, amazing and wise mother nagging at you to clean your room, your room gets out of control. And fast. I would be lying if I said I did not wish my mom was here to literally force me to clean my room. Especially when living with others, I have had to learn that you simply can't leave your underwear in the bathroom. I am an only child, so living with others has really forced me to stay aware of where my stuff is and if I am leaving a trail of mess and destruction around me.

This published list will hopefully help me become a functional adult. Despite my flaws, I can feel myself becoming more independent and a better person with each passing day. I can not wait for the rest of the year, flaws and all.

Thanks!

-M