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True Life: I'm A College Grandma

I know I'm not alone in this old lady behavior.

Taylor Pratt
Mar 07, 2016
Northeastern State University
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True Life: I'm A College Grandma
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I’m in my second year of college and I have come to the conclusion that I am more of a grandma than I should be at this point. No, I don’t hate fun. But it’s not surprising to find me in bed before 10 o’clock or drinking a hot cup of tea. I know I’m not alone in this old lady behavior. If any of these things sound like you, welcome to the grandma life. It’s not all that bad!

1. You go to bed before 10 p.m. at least once a week.

2. You wake up already wanting to go back to bed.

3. You drive either really fast or really slow but either way you’re a terrible driver.

4. You’re always the one trying to take care of people.

5. You get cold really easily.

6. You love cooking and baking for your friends.

7. You’ve tried to take up knitting, sewing or crocheting at least once in your life.

8. Your favorite TV shows are ones on HGTV or Food Network.

9. If your friends talk you into going out, you’re tired and ready to go home by midnight.

10. You keep a stack of books beside your bed.

11. You own a full matching pajama set.

12. You get annoyed with people really easily.

13. You save even small amounts of leftovers.

14. Your friends call you “mom” or “grandma” all the time.

15. You’re always worrying about your friends.

16. Cracker Barrel is one of your all time favorite restaurants.

17. You keep plants in your dorm room or apartment.

18. Technology is not always easy.

19. You're dedicated to shopping at Hobby Lobby.

I love a fun night with my friends. I'll admit that sometimes I'm the one encouraging them to go out but the older I get, the more the grandma life makes sense. I know I'm not alone in this!

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