As we teenagers grow out of young childhood we are constantly told that we are too old to be doing certain things, or that we have grown out of them. Well, I'm here to tell wipe that slate clean and prove that you can still do a few things to feel like a child again. These could even be considered tips to ignore adulthood. Things you are not too old for, Including but not limited to:
1. Coloring
Coloring is an activity suited for all ages. They even began making coloring books for adults-- even though the dollar store coloring books were working for me. So please grab crayons, markers, and or color pencils and color away like the functional adult you hate to be.
2. Bouncy Houses
Seriously, it does not matter how old you are those things are always fun. They were the highlight of a party when we were small and they are a burst of inflated nostalgia now. So next time you are near a bouncy castle jump on in! Look out for small children first, and then jump right in.
3. Asking your parents for help
As we ascend into and through our twenties we get on this power trip thinking we have the world figured out, when we really have no idea how to do anything. Don't be afraid of asking Mom and Pop for help when you need it, it doesn't make you a child it makes you an adult who is taking advantage of all their resources.
4. The Zoo
Everyone loves animals. The zoo can sometimes seem like its built for small children but trust me its for you too. Go look at a lion, get some overpriced food, buy a bucket hat, enjoy yourself.
5. Cry about small things
Lets be real, we all need a good long dramatic cry over things that shouldn't warrant tears. Your fridge is empty, you have a lot of school work, you feel unprepared for life, or you just don't want to do laundry. You are allowed to just break down in tears. Let it out, no one said you had to wear a brave face behind closed doors.
6. Spongebob
We grew up with it and now that we are older we even understand it a little better. Spongebob and any other cartoon you love really, will never get old so you might as well indulge in some brain numbing TV.
7. Pizza Rolls
When I think Pizza Rolls I think of being home alone in the summer having 15 of these for lunch. Now as a college student I think being home alone in the fall having 15 of these for dinner. They are the meal of champions. Eat on
8. Naps
Babies take them, toddlers take them, you can take them too. Little ones take them having done nothing productive with their day, so you having gone to school, and or work, and cooked yourself lunch, deserve a midday nap.
9. Candy Stores
Going into candy stores as an adult is so much better as an adult. Now you have your own money and you get to laugh at the kids who are asking for extra dollars for more gummy bears, while you throw down for a giant bag of jelly beans without regret-- no permission or supervision.
10. Baths
Adults are supposed to take showers, conserve water, save time, but baths are so satisfying sometimes. As a baby baths were fun because there were toys and bubbles, but now baths are fun because there is wine and bubbles.
11. Swing Sets
No one has to push you, you can swing really high, you feel like a child without the fear of flying off-- Swing sets are a blast. Every park has them so you should take advantage of them.
12. Security Objects
Your stuffed puppy, dolly, blankie, whatever it is you're allowed to have it. Being an adult is hard and if you need to snuggle your little baby that smells like your childhood home, do it. Live your life.
Being an adult is so taxing so please take every childish pleasure you can. Life is too daunting to take yourself seriously anyways.
