Sometimes when you feel that things are moving in a direction that you're not ready for, just remember this. While this is happening, it means that there is a breakthrough that is about to occur in your life that will help you settle. Growing up is one of them. We always ask ourselves 'where has the time gone?' or 'getting old sucks'. Now listen, as much as we tend to hear some of these things on a daily basis how often is it true? Yes, Growing up is scary sometimes, but remember when there was a time when we thought being older would be the coolest thing? As kids, we used to think that grown-ups can do whatever they please whenever they want. At least that's what I used to believe. I even remember when mail would come to the house and I would ask my parents why I never got any mail. Their exact response was 'trust me, this type of mail is not what you want'. I laughed because as an eight-year-old I didn't truly know what bills were other than that it was just an 'adult' thing. Boy was I wrong.

Now that I have reached a certain age I tend to find myself more and more thankful for not only the childhood that I was given but also accepting the fact that my parents didn't want me to rush into being an adult. Despite my parents no longer being together, I will always thank them for the life that they gave me as a child and teenager. Yes at times we would not always see eye to eye, but it was just because they wanted my life in the United State's to be memorable. Being from a country like South America is not easy nor do they have as much access as the United States does. With that said I am very happy that my parents wanted me to live my best childhood life as much as possible.

By the time I entered my freshman year of college I began to see things from a more adult perspective. Since I was commuting, I was watching how my mom would manage her money. That is when I would start to note how she would save. I was then given a debit card where I was able to finally have a card in my pocket. But with that came much responsibility. It does not mean that I can just go and spend as much as I want. There were definitely limits. Having a card was one of the many things I would start to experience in adulthood. Making mistakes, were another as I was going to come across many of them. I knew I would come across some situations that were not going to be easy, but with the help from my family, I knew that there was always a solution to each situation.

I think the reason why people tell us to enjoy being young is that they know that being young doesn't last forever. But I think that being young and feeling young are two different things. Of course with getting older comes much responsibilities and duties. Some that we just simply don't feel like doing. However, that doesn't mean that you stop having fun when you get older. Just because you've reached a certain age doesn't mean that the fun stops completely. Now the fun is just beginning. That is because once you're at a certain age in your life you come to a lot of realizations on life both good and bad. My sister and I are 10 years apart (her being the oldest) she always says that she's too old to do certain things but I constantly remind her that it shouldn't prevent her from having a good time. There's a reason why some older people go and do some of the most outrageous things like jumping out of a plane, traveling the world, and attending music and sporting events.

Life is a challenge that we face on a regular basis and it is one of the most precious things that we are given. Sometimes I'll have those moments when I'll hear a throwback song that I haven't heard in years and it just takes me back to a certain point in my life where I was. But I'm pretty sure everyone has. I will make a promise and that is not to take life for granted. With every song, there is a moment. A moment in your life when you remember where and who you were. You may not be the same person you were at a certain age, but that is because life expects that. You grow and change into someone you want to be. Changes are definitely scary, but I believe that they are meant to be scary for a reason. Life expects us to make mistakes and always grow from them no matter what. Whether you were sad, happy, angry, or all the above make it the way you want and for you only.