Remember when you thought being an adult meant freedom?
You watched people older than you traveling whenever they wanted, shopping new clothes and stuffs when paydays, pampering their selves on weekends,and you thought,"Oh! So that's what adulting huh?" 🤔 Awesome! Can't wait till my turn!
And now, here I am... Experiencing what adulting really feels like.
Paydays? It supposed to make me feel better after days working hard but instead they feel like a trap. One minute you're cheering "Yes it's payday!" and next, you're asking, "Wait, where did it all go?" Hellooo?"
No one warned me that those adulting moments I imagined are all the filter version to cover up the tougher reality.
Here's some real side.
At the grocery, I skipped the hotdog, ham, cheese and ketchup, and grabbed only eggs. I told myself, "Protein is good and I'll survive. I add and bought vegetables in the market, convincing it was healthier choice, but the true is, it was the cheapest option. To make myself feel better, I even consoled myself by thinking, "Well those processed foods have preservatives anyway. It's a win. I made the better choice"
Honestly, it wasn't a lifestyle decision, it was budget talking. You don't choose to be healthy, you're just forced to because you're broke. 😂
The important is you need to survive. Haha
Wait there's more to crack...
One time, I was frying fish when suddenly the gas tank died. Just poof! Flame gone. Imagine standing there, spatula in hand, staring at a half-cooked tilapia like it was personally betrayed you.
I sighed. Bought a new tank and just whispered to myself "Calm down, it supposed to run out" But another part of me screamed back, "But why did it have to be today?!"
Yes! Unfiltered adulting life comes more talking to yourself and even replying back. Turns out, I didn't need acting workshops. Life itself trained me to perform. The only problem is, I'm not sure if I'm starring in a comedy or tragedy. 😂
I act fine in front of other people so I can pretend like, "I've got it! Don't worry! I'm okay." So they won't think I'm pitiful. Pride may not pay the bills, but at least it keeps my dignity intact. Hehehe.
Yeah! This is it! The adulthood. The life phase you once wished for. There's no turning back, no restart button. Bills will keep coming, deadlines will keep piling, and expenses will keep surprising us.
I think of it like a Tetris game. The goal is to fit neatly, clear the lines, and aim the high score. Simple right? But in adulting, the goal isn't neatness. It's survival until the next paycheck.
I'm out here praying for a straight block so I can fix my budget, but life insist to give me a zigzag pieces. Haha!
So tell me, what game are you in? Whatever it is, I hope we all unlock the level where bills stop respawning.
Alright! That's a wrap now!
Yes, I'm back again here writing, and knowing how predictable life is, I'm pretty sure I'll have another funny, relatable story for you soon. Stay tuned for next laugh! 😂
