August -basically defined as the Sunday of Summer. This is the month where every college student starts returning back for a new school year, and I was among this crowd. I have recently moved into a place of my own with two lovely roommates, and realized that I have had a handful of interesting thoughts throughout this life change about this experience so far.
Being on my own means making my own food, working, going to school, and paying real-life adult bills. Throughout all of the new territory of being an adult, here are just a few of my thoughts during this transitional stage of my life.
"Wait, I'm actually adulting now."
This has to be the most common one so far. Any time I do any type of thing "adulty" I tend to run this phrase throughout my head, and enjoy the satisfaction of feeling "adulty."
"I can't wait to live on my own, I can buy my own food, and do whatever I want."
All summer I was looking forward to this, until I actually moved in and realized cooking yummy, nutricious meals takes time and motivation. I have all of the intentions in the world to eat healthy and balanced (the proof is on my pinterest), but I'm still searching for the motivation to get into this routine for myself.
"I should probably do the dishes...nobody else can do them for me anymore."
Pro-tip for everyone that has started living on their own, DO YOUR DISHES RIGHT AFTER YOU USE THEM. I swear by this (for the past 5 days I've done it) and it saves so much time and energy later, because the truth of the matter is, nobody will do the dishes but you.... so do them.
"I should get a pet."
I swear this runs through my head 10 times a day or anytime I see an adorable fluffy animal anywhere. Literally anywhere.
"Oh wait... My landlord doesn't allow pets. I could probably sneak one in here, though."
Aaaand, this is where the realization hits in that I'm not allowed to have one of those adorable fluffy animals that I see everywhere, and I get sad.
"I probably shouldn't depend on coffee this much at my age."
Maybe I'm caffeine dependent, or maybe I'm just an actual adult now that looks forward to their morning coffee in the morning, and I'm not sorry about it at all. *Drinks coffee*
"Wifi is a luxury."
Remember when we had no idea that you had to pay for wifi, because we weren't the ones that had to pay for the wifi? Well, we do now, and it has officially become a luxury.
*Tries to cook* "I need to call my mom so she can tell me how to make this."
Sorry mom... You can expect many more calls on top of the ones you have already received. I promise one day I will get my life together and learn how to cook everything just like you, but for now I appreciate your guidance and patience with me when I don't know how to broil, bake, or grill the chicken properly.
"I need *insert item name here*, but don't want to drive there."
This is so sad but so true because this has happened multiple times within the past couple of days. Maybe it's the extra crowded streets in a college town, or the fact that I really lack the motivation to drive to the store for 1 item, but I would rather improvise with what I do have, than run out for that one thing I am missing.
While I have had plenty more thoughts in the past couple days, I know this is only the beginning on this new life experience, and I look forward to the many questions, phrases, and statements, I will come across on this new journey in my life.
