My Being Adult: My Life Of Being An Adult

Becoming an Adult That old saying “enjoy being a kid while you can” or when people told you that when you’re an adult that you will miss being a kid. Everything they told you as a kid was true. As a kid you have no responsibilities, no bills, and no worries. The moment you turn 18 you get slapped with adulthood, and it’s a rude awakening. This is a stage in life that I was not prepared for and wish it could have been avoided. Take me back to being 8 and my toys being the only things I have to worry about. As an adult I always wanted to be successful. Being successful to me has never been being rich and all of that, for me it’s more of not struggling, having family, and most of all being happy. It all starts when you turn 16 and you are able to get a job. As a kid I was always eager to be an adult, get a job, have my own car, etc. Oh boy do I regret all of that. Once you get that job and start making your own money, the responsibilities come in. Finding out that there is such a thing called car insurance was a terrible day for me. Growing up I was oblivious to all the things that come along with being an adult. I thought you were able do …show more content…
Once I turned 18 it’s time to live on my own. That is usually the cultural norm, time to really become an adult and have my own place. In my mind it’s all great and I felt grown up. I started having to pay rent, utilities, cable/internet and all my groceries. That means I have to work more with no time left in me. So now with college, a job, and having my own place, stress comes in big time. I am having to worry about the bills and my school work, there is no longer someone here to baby me. All my life I always said I would never struggle, that being said I am right in the middle of it. Coming home to no water was always an experience I will never forget. It’s not easy being an adult. Parents and people that have grown up and done this chapter in their life deserve the utmost