Remember the good old days when everything was simple and friends were forever? With its mix of responsibilities and people shuffling in and out, adulting can feel like a confusing dance. Let’s be real, adulting is not all sunshine and rainbows, is it?
One of adulthood's harshest lessons is that people come and go—friends, colleagues, or even family members — each a chapter in the book of our existence, it stings a bit every time. When we were kids, friendships felt like they’d last forever, and saying goodbye wasn't a thing we had to worry about. Another lesson that we need to know is that sometimes, our plans are changed and things don't work out the way we expected but again, that’s okay. Sometimes, unexpected turns lead us to the most incredible places.
The bittersweet symphony of growing ups plays its tune, and we’re left yearning for the stability of childhood where friendships were forged in the simplicity of shared laughter and playground adventures. To be really honest, at least for me, being a grown-up is like sailing through stormy seas. You’re trying your best to keep your boat steady, adjusting to the neverending waves of life. It's like learning to steer your boat better, finding strength in tough and unfamiliar times.
Why life back then was pretty straightforward? Those were the days of our childhood when homework was the biggest worry, and choosing a game for recess felt like the biggest decision. Well… life seemed to be so much easier back then. It’s all fun and games until bills, deadlines, and chasing dreams become the new normal and suddenly the carefree days of our youth seem so far, far away.
When it comes to being a grown-up, I’ve found that grabbing a nap during free time on weekdays is a little thing I’m truly grateful for — I used to hate napping time when I was a kid, so. Oh, and weekends! The best days of the week for me even only laying down on my bed and watching my favorite series or variety shows, exactly magical two days where time seems to slow down.
But hey, don't get me wrong. I genuinely enjoy my current life, working in a job I love, meeting new folks, and even gaining new experiences add vibrant colors to my days. Even when the rhythm of my life changes unexpectedly, or it has a funny way of leading me down paths I never anticipated but still, I’m trying to enjoy every single day I’ve spent.
What I’m saying is that life as grown-ups might not be as simple as it was. Don’t spend too much time thinking about “How could this get so bad?”, or “Why it doesn’t work out as I expected?”. Believe me, we all will find our way back. There’s a certain magic in finding balance and appreciating the simple joys in our lives that will make our journey worthwhile.
We’ve been broken so many times, we learn to accept, we deal to heal. Nobody said it was easy, so keep breathing, keep reconnecting, keep going, and keep loving ourselves. We have a long way to go, and we got this.
