Things That Feel Illegal Once You’re an Adult
There are certain things about adulthood that still feel like someone is going to come tap me on the shoulder and tell me I’m doing it wrong. For example: Going to bed at 8:30 p.m. and being genuinely excited about it. Canceling plans and feeling immediate relief. Getting excited about a new vacuum. Having a favorite burner on the stove. Buying storage containers for fun. Having a favorite grocery store. Being emotionally attached to a particular brand of paper towels. Saying “I have errands to run today” like that’s an exciting Saturday itinerary. And my personal favorite: Choosing not to leave the house because the weather is bad. When you’re younger, you’re like “It’s raining! Let’s go somewhere!” Now? “It’s raining? Excellent. Nobody expects me to leave.”+ There is also something incredibly humbling about realizing that you can technically do whatever you want. Want ice cream for dinner? Go for it. (my favorite dinner) Want to spend Saturday rea...