I write this post as I sit in bed ready to pass out... and it is 9:45pm. The 19 year old me laughs at the 23 year old me and just challenged him to a power hour, on a Monday night. Of course I would never ever consume alcohol prior to the age of 21. BUT, anyway, the adult life is killing me. Between having a full-time job, taking an online class, driving 90 miles per day, and just trying to have a social life here and there, it gets hard out there for a Kevin. Oh, and trying to get a workout in occasionally? Yeah, certainly makes for an absolutely fantastic lifestyle for yours truly. And don't get me even started about bills. Anyway, I'm not complaining. I've got a job. I've got a roof over my head. I have food at every meal. And at the very least, I have a family that loves me (I think). All of this being said, I just want to say, that it really is hard transitioning into adulthood. Bought a new video game a month ago... can count on one hand how many times I have played it. Had tickets to the Michigan Football game this past weekend... made it into my seats well before the Marching Band came out. Found an extra $20 in a pants pocket... going to the gas station. Finally have free time on a weekday night... do my laundry or clean my room (although my parents will probably disagree with that... it is the thought that counts, right?) ... In college, it was a lost night if I wasn't out being social. Now, it is a lost night if I don't get 8 hours of sleep. I try to keep this blog for mostly sports writing or something a little bit more of a commentary on pop culture, but this seems like a fair post. I'm honestly having a tough time adjusting to being an "adult." I don't know how some people do it. Pat Stansik made a funny rap video about turning 24, and I really do agree with just about everything in it. I feel like I'm really getting out there on my own, but I still rely on my family for a lot. To think that my Dad was more or less on his own at my age is just absolutely terrifying. I'm sure I'd survive, but I can only imagine what my life would be like. What do you all think? Is it harder now for people from our generation to transition into adulthood? Is it our fault? Is it our parents' fault? All I know is that time management has become a necessity, a healthy diet has become a necessity, and energy drinks have become a necessity. Mmmmm... caffeine.
- Kevin
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Recession and decades-long decline in middle-class job market = harder to get out into the world on our own. Not saying we should accept this change, but I think it's also worth taking a moment to look at our expectations. The United States is pretty unique in our expectation that people in their early 20s be totally "independent." In most other countries in the world, people live with their parents throughout most of their 20s and even often after they get married.
ReplyDeleteBut anyway, yeah I agree it's tough. I feel you.