Things have definitely been looking up lately. Grown up.
I guess it hit me this past year when I realized that all of the life planning I had seriously done throughout my life effectively ended at University. Sure I made plans to get married, buy a house, have kids, but those were all in the "someday" file with no real route charted to get there.
It was always about school. Get good grades, be a good person, then go to University, and by the time all of that's happened life will be delivered to you in a neat little package. I've always known I'd have to work for the things I planned, and that major decision-making would be involved, but it was easier said than done to have this all laid out for when I get my degree.
At a friend's birthday party a few days ago the topic of "Adult Points" came up. Two roommates had been awarding themselves "Adult Points" for doing adult things, mostly as a joke to help deal with the reality that this is where one is really left to fend for themselves.
I started adding up my adult points:
I have lived in Victoria on my own for the better part of four years.
I have held at least one job for the vast majority of that time.
I look forward to pay day so I can pay off the Visa and buy groceries.
I've started looking at commercials that advertise budgeting, investment, and insurance with some interest.
I am planning on moving in with my girlfriend.
I have my first "big boy job" 9-5 Monday-Friday and beyond. (I even have a desk)
I am almost entirely at a loss when people ask me "So what's your plan for the future?"
All of these things are leading towards that final moment when I am pushed off the dock and into the water come December. My hope is that I will remember to flail my arms around to stay afloat.
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