Ever thought of the number of things that you learned while being a kid? Or the amount of times your parents told you to not do something and yet again, you did them? Or better yet, the number of things you learned while growing up?
As we grow older and as we begin to comprehend the seriousness of what it means to be “adulting,” we learn things that we weren't taught by our parents or had an idea that we would be learning in the first place and it is while in the process, that it is a nature to find ourselves winning as well as losing.
Personally, some things that we lose along the way are way to painful to see it fade away, but it’s the things that our parents taught us, the lessons learned along the way, that give us the strength and maturity to understand that some things are better to be without.
Here is a list of some of the things that you will be learning while "adulting…"
1. The list of people you consider friends.
Throw away all you BFF’s bracelet because once you start living, you'll realize that a friend is the one that shares a glass of wine over a conversation on your latest life events. Growing up you used to call everyone who you would share a memory with “my friend,” but growing up will have you learning the real meaning of friendship.
2. You learn how to prioritize things accordingly
Things such as: doing your hair or nails or better yet going shopping become a second choice over paying your bills or using that money on groceries. I mean, pizza maybe?
3. You realize what problems really are
Finally! This is the time in your life where not finding your favorite outfit is no longer a serious problem.. It is while in your late 20s that you'll understand the real definition of what it's refer to when people use the term “problem.”
4. You rediscover yourself
This is to me the most important one because whether it means to go out to a date by yourself to a fancy place or whether you decide to drink a glass.. OR TWO, of wine while you binge watch your favorite show on Netflix, it will be the lonely times that you will find appreciating most.
5. You value things better than what you used to
Better late than never they said-- and I couldn't agree more!
It is the maturity of learning the value of everyone and everything around you that will lead you to give importance to the things you never thought mattered before. Whether it's someone special or just a special place this is the stage of your 20’s in which you'll grow the most.
Of course the list is short but as you grow older and as you rediscover yourself, the list will improve. The experience of growing is never the same for everyone but it is an enjoyable phase for pretty much just anyone!
