And that random list of traits I had when I was younger, yeah I only have three of those: a huge purse, can drive and drink coffee, lots and lots of coffee. So far I haven't gotten my adult card revoked for not having the other things on my eight-year-old-self's list, so maybe what my current, twenty-year-old-self thinks an adult should be might be like my younger self's version in a few years, kind of irrelevant and based on out-there ideas I have on what makes someone 'mature'.
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This one's called a Hexafish. See what I mean? Weird names, right?! |
It's funny what can make you feel like an adult. What seemingly silly things give you the sense of being more grown up, more mature. Yet so quickly that feeling can fade and you're left looking around for your mom to come out of nowhere to rescue you; to tell you everything will be okay.
Even as you grow older, maybe that feeling of needing someone to rescue you never really leaves. Maybe over the years it just slowly changes; morphs into you trying to figure out the situation for yourself first, then just going to your mom for the bigger issues or just to talk about how you overcame that obstacle you thought was impossible to past. Maybe at one point you learn that you can handle this situation and even other challenges that may be thrown your way as you grow. Maybe a sign of being more "adult" is not always looking for your mom to rescue you, maybe instead that person you look to rescue you becomes yourself.
Happy Friday!
P.S.
I was looking through the photos on my phone and found this adorable (and blurry) picture of Max and I! He's at the beauty parlor (or as normal people call it, the Groomer's) today. I'm missing my little guy so randomly finding this photo made me smile!
I think that feeling stays around for a loooong time.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
Thanks Juju! :)
DeleteI'm 28, and I still don't always feel like an adult. And I only have 3 of the things on your list from when you were a kid. I don't know if feeling like that always goes away.
ReplyDeleteMaybe that feeling of being an adult just comes in quick glimpses? Besides, being a 'kid' is fun too! I agree, I don't think that feeling will go away either. Thank you! :)
DeleteLove your post Katie. Glad I can still help when you you need it.
ReplyDeleteBy the way...I still don't carry a huge purse or drink coffee!
Thanks, Mom!
DeleteHaha you carry a tiny wallet and drink tea, that's kinda the same thing? lol
Love ya!