What Makes You Feel Grown? - Page 6

PerfectVerse06 · #1 05-25-2006, 08:31 PM

1) Realizing that the parties and clubs I used to get excited about going to have lost their luster and appeal to me. I don't feel like I have to go out every weekend like I did in undergrad.

2) Having the girls over for drinks and talking about life and listening to jazz music instead of throwing rowdy house parties where the music drowns out the conversation.

3) Getting my first cubicle at work LOL!! And I've decorated my cube quite nicely!

4) My 401K

5) Actually thinking about retirement instead of just focusing on the next year of my life.

6) Paying bills.

7) Living alone and not having any major problems that have doubted my ability to take care of myself.

8) Dating whomever I want (even if he's not take-home-to-mom material) just because. This was before I met Mr. Perfect, of course!

Rain Man · #2 05-25-2006, 09:09 PM

- The deed to my house

- The 3-4 (or more) noticeable strands of gray hair on my head

- Having body and facial hair

- Realizing that I am capable of making a baby--May 7, 1988 was a notable day in my life that I will never forget, second only to August 13, 1988.

- Not being able to do my famous Leslie Nielsen dance move at First Fridays anymore because I am gaining weight and when I do the move, it isn't nearly as fluid as it originally was.

- Going to parties and getting sleepy around midnight, as opposed to being able to party until 2, 4, and at one time 6 a.m. with no problem whatsoever.

- Having nude (or semi-nude) women in my bed and not having to worry about Moms coming in on us.

- Telling young folk about the good old days back in the 80s and what a glorious decade it was.

- Having a wallet full of money (my childhood, teen, and young adult years I often didn't have two nickels to rub together--shoot I am the original founder of Broke Phi Broke).

- My metabolism slowing down (as I kid I could eat a ton of junk food and not gain a single pound--and was extremely skinny to boot), now if I eat a single McDonald's $1 cheeseburger I gain a gut and a half.

StillSearching · #3 05-26-2006, 01:49 PM

I knew I was grown when:

-I went to college

-Moved to another city without having to lift a finger or pay for it

-Bought my first car

-Bought my first house

nonchalant · #4 05-27-2006, 05:14 PM

1. Not having to answer to anyone.

2. Coming and going as I please.

3. Having my own things in my own name such as insurance, apartment, etc.

4. Working a full-time job.

5. Buying alcohol, porn, blacks, and other things I couldn't before.

6. Having company when I please.

7. Getting in places that I couldn't before.

8. Cooking and cleaning for myself. Hell, doing everything for myself.

9. Talking to people on a whole new level such as teachers, older family members, etc.

Dionysus · #5 05-27-2006, 08:40 PM

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Originally posted by nonchalant
1. Not having to answer to anyone.

2. Coming and going as I please.

3. Having my own things in my own name such as insurance, apartment, etc.

4. Working a full-time job.

5. Buying alcohol, porn, blacks, and other things I couldn't before.

6. Having company when I please.

7. Getting in places that I couldn't before.

8. Cooking and cleaning for myself. Hell, doing everything for myself.

9. Talking to people on a whole new level such as teachers, older family members, etc.

Blacks?

Angel11E01 · #6 05-27-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
Blacks?

I would assume she meant black and mild cigars... *shrug*

whiteandblack · #7 05-28-2006, 01:18 PM

writing letters with my own return address.

unspokenone25 · #8 05-28-2006, 06:38 PM

My $100,000 law school debt makes me feel really, really, really grown!

christiangirl · #9 05-29-2006, 12:50 AM

Being exhausted and vomiting from dehydration and having my parents tell me I'm grown, go take care of myself

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PositivelyAKA · #10 05-29-2006, 03:06 AM

i feel grown when i take care of my financial responsibilities
and when i get to decide what kind of cereal i want to buy, there should be a ban on puff wheat i hated that growing up!

IvySpice · #11 05-31-2006, 12:22 PM

I forgot to add -- having a secretary!! She pops into my office to ask if I need anything...and if I say no, she offers suggestions of things she could do (wash out a vase, bring me more pens, remind me about appointments). And she's got to be 25 years older than I am. It makes me feel like Melanie Griffith in "Working Girl." Corporate America has its up sides.

mulattogyrl · #12 06-01-2006, 11:24 AM

Watching the beginning of the end for my baby girl (puberty

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KAPPAtivating · #13 06-01-2006, 12:05 PM

1.Getting REAL taxes taken out of your checks.
2.The fact that I get sleepy around 10:00 every night (I used to could stay up all night).
3.If we are going out and we haven't made it out before 11:00, count me out--I'm going to sleep.
4.My baby sister just graduated High School
5.People refer to me as "Mr."
6.When I drink, I get sleepy, not crunk!

btb87 · #14 06-01-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally posted by mulattogyrl
Watching the beginning of the end for my baby girl (puberty )

Girl, I feel ya.

Wanting to shave her legs, wear makeup and all.

And giggling when she says that ____ is kinda cute.

nikki1920 · #15 06-01-2006, 01:30 PM

I felt grown up yesterday.

I took my 8 year old to the orthodontist.

Her dad and I then discussed the breakdown of payment, he's covering what my insurance won't. Then today I called the insurance to have them explain how much they would cover.

I felt grown.

I feel grown when my college roommates are planning a 30th b'day bash next month AND a end of the year trip to celebrate 30 years of life and almost 10 years of friendship.