20 Signs You're Becoming a Grown Up Without Realising


This is for those mornings when you wake up with sharpie on your head, somebody you became acquainted with last night lying next to you and the taste of tequila on your breath. It's totally ok to have those days, because the rest of the time, you've got this. 

1. There has been an occasion where you made the life choice of staying in over going out.
2. Calling the HMRC no longer fills you with dread. You OWN that tax. You also know what HMRC stands for. 
3. If you've paid a bill. Be it utility or a phone bill, that bill is in your name, and you paid it. Go adult you. 
4. You have a C.V. Who cares if babysitting is still on it. 
5. 'Domesticated Goddess/God' isn't pushing it. Changed a light bulb? Yep. Cooked a meal? Of course. Hoovered once or twice? Absolutely.
6. You've broken ties with friends from school without having any form of fight or argument. People drift away, and you're okay with that.
7. You own something non-highstreet. Even if it did cost you an arm and a leg. 
8. You've been on a night out and stopped drinking alcohol/started drinking water. Congratulations you've officially learnt your limits.
9. You no longer cringe at buying tampons/condoms... judge me cashier lady, see if I care xoxo
10. You eat olives and/or drink red wine. 12 year old you would gag. And that, is growth.
11. You've *kissed* (lol) a girl or boy and not been bothered about whether they'll text you the next day.
12. The whole income/outcome is a very real thing and you totally get it. Even if that means going crazy payday weekend and then skimping the rest of the month.
13.  ...If you're in your overdraft, this also counts as adulting. Nobody can get thousands of pounds into debt like an adult can.
14. The underrated ability to work/communicate with somebody you don't like, without punching them in the face.
15. You've watched the news/read the paper on your own accord... Sunday Style magazine definitely counts, yup.
16. The numerous card slots in your purse/wallet no longer baffle you. They are filled with bank cards, loyalty cards and that one time you went to a Casino and were forced into getting a picture card.  
17. You haven't worn denim shorts and tights in at least a year.
18. You've achieved something your younger self would be incredibly proud of. Whether that's travelling, getting into university or getting a bum to rival Kim K.
19. The prospect of having an early night fills you with delight rather than dread. 
20. You're able to eat out somewhere without offers, that isn't a cheeky Nando's.

If you're anything like me, you may sometimes need a reminder... being a grown up, isn't all that bad. 

Ciao for Now!
x

5 comments

  1. Denim shorts and tights! One of my friends still wears that look casually and I swear I stopped when I was 17! I don't understand it now, why not just wear jeans? In fact, that's my attitude every day when I look in my wardrobe. Nice dress? Why not wear jeans? Nice skirt? Or jeans though... Also, eating out without offers. Some of my friends are still obsessed with offers and won't go anywhere without them! I'm like ahhhhhhhhhh. I guess we are technically still poor students though!

    Loved this list!

    Imogen // imogenscribbles.co.uk

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    1. Literally my opinion, wear jeans! Or leggings! Not a combination of the both hahahaha. To be fair, I do love a good offer but it doesn't stop me from going if they don't have offers on haha, true adulting.. So glad you enjoyed it! x

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  2. I actually start my day watching the news and drinking tea. Oh my gosh.
    I really liked this list post! :)
    x Kenzie
    Kenzieblogslife.blogspot.com

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  3. Love it! I realised I was an adult when I overcome my phobia of commitment to phone contracts (I never committed because I wasn't sure if I'd be in a job long enough to pay it lol) that was a proud day for me ha. I actually not long wrote a blogpost on ~adulthood~ and how it's okay if you haven't checked off the conventional shit like buying a house, having a baby etc. I think you'd like it x
    www.aappleby.blogspot.co.uk
    Arora :-))

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    1. I've just been browsing your blog, it's very up my street!! Hahahah it's so easy to have a commitment of phone contracts, mine is 24 months long and that makes me want to cry daily! x

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