When I was in my late teens, I couldn’t wait to grow up and start working. The reason was not money, although the thought of having an endless amount of money to spend was an amazing one. But, majorly I wanted to grow up because  I used to think that grown-ups get to do whatever they want to, eat whatever they want to and whenever they want to. But when adulting came, it arrived with a host of unexpected side effects.

The Eternal Battle with Laundry

You wash clothes, you dry those clothes, then you either iron them yourself or send them out for ironing. You wear those clothes and then they find their way to the laundry basket. Sometimes that laundry basket looks more daunting than fighting Thanos.

The Transformation into a Human Calendar

Gone are the days of spontaneous movie plans and aimless window shopping for hours. Now, I’m that person who needs to schedule a meeting to decide when I can schedule another meeting. My social life now revolves around meticulously planning which weekend to be free—unless, of course, I’m too tired from adulting to do anything at all.

The Mysterious Vanishing of Time

Have you noticed how the hours in a day seem to shrink? One moment, I’m staring at the clock at 3 p.m., and the next, it’s midnight. It’s like being sucked into a time warp where doing dishes, answering emails, and pretending to exercise somehow consumes every waking minute.

The Perpetual Excitement Over Home Goods

Forget flashy gadgets and trendy clothes—welcome to the thrilling world of home goods. The excitement I felt when deciding which mixer grinder to buy is unmatched to any gadget buying. And when I found that perfect tea-set, Ah!

The Sudden Awareness of Financial Responsibility

I have never figured this out but somehow the salary always comes after my credit card bills and bill payment is always frustratingly to be preferred over buying that extra cheesy pizza.

The Mysterious Appeal of Early Bedtimes

Once upon a time, staying up late was the height of rebellion. Now, early bedtime is the ultimate luxury. The prospect of a full night’s sleep becomes more exciting than any party, and no Netflix or Prime series can deter me from sleeping early if I get a chance.

The Nostalgia for Simpler Times

These days I often find yourself reminiscing about the “good old days” of childhood when the biggest problem was deciding what game to play. Now, every minute is accounted for and if there is some free time, I just prefer to take a small nap. And yes, I am a 90s kid so I keep reminiscing about the television shows of that time (I do remember the complete Chandrakanta song).

The Ultimate Revelation: Adulting is a Myth

One day the realisation comes that adulting is just a never-ending cycle of pretending to have everything together while secretly Googling “how to adult.”

Here’s to navigating the wild world of grown-up responsibilities while keeping our sense of humor intact. Cheers to us, brave adults!

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