Being a Grown Up

Somethings about being a grown up really aren't fun.

This shouldn't be news to anyone.

But I'm trying to look on the bright side. Here is a list of things I like about being a grown up.

1. I can eat chocolate before dinner.

2. I can eat chocolate whenever I want.

3. I can stay up incredibly late watching TV/movies that I have memorized.

4. I can check out library books I already have memorized. Yes this is a big perk. When I was in my pre-teens I distinctly remember my mom sending me back to get a Boxcar Children book I hadn't read because I had read the first one "too many times". This coming from the woman who basically continuously reads Persuasion.

5. I don't have to take gym class.

6. When I do work out I can do what I want. Like yoga as opposed to basket ball.

7. I don't have to take math.

8. I don't get told to play outside more.

9. I shop for myself.

10. I can smirk at people younger than myself.

11. I have learned not to get bangs/fringe.

12. Sometimes quitters win.

13. It is great to still have relationships with your siblings without having to share with them.

Okay I thought of thirteen reasons. Which might be ominous somehow. I'm sure there are more reasons. But now I have to go watch more TV... or maybe just sleep.