13 Realizations You Have When You Start Adulting

13 Realizations You Have When You Start Adulting

 Everyone fears getting old. It can be even scarier for twentysomethings who are just exiting their clubbing phase of life and finally have that real-life, full-time job. That's when they have to abandon their old self and finally learn how to adult. 

The dreaded A-word.
You go through some serious growing pains when you take your first swing at realizing that you probably can't keep on staying out till 2 a.m. and then interact with actual adults who have kids and responsibilities the next morning. When you try, you might make a bit of a fool of yourself.
But eventually, you hit the ground running, and before you know it, you're a full fledged adult.
Take it in stride. 

1. You realize that once the pajama pants go on, there's no way you're leaving the house  

2. Friday nights are about treating yourself and recovering from the long work week

3. Netflix is one of your strongest relationships

4. You do your best to dress like a well-respected adult while your friends still act all childish 

5. Acting childish means acting like an actual kid, not a reckless teenager 

6. You've got to act good now that you have an actual adult job, but still want to get down and be crazy from time to time

7. You scour thrift shops because who needs to pay full price for name brand items?  

8. And building the perfect kitchen exclusively from Ikea products is your new passion

9. This becomes the place where you can find everything you need for a relaxing night 

10. Especially when you add booze to the mix!

11. When people ask you for your ideal first date experience 

12. You've posted EXACTLY THIS on your own Instagram page

13. And you finally realize the importance of getting a full night's sleep 

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