Growing up

When we're young all we want to do is grow up. We have this crazy fantasy that it's going to be great to get out on our own and be able to have the freedom that we want. What we don't realize is all the responsibilities that come along with "growing up". It's not as easy as we used to think it would be. Paying all your own bills and buying your own groceries isn't easy. Trust me, I've been doing this since I was in Middle School. I've learned from a very young age what it's like to be responsible. My parents aren't the kind of people who hand me whatever I want and to be honest I'm glad that they don't. It feels good to buy my own things and know that I had to work for it. There may be times when it's not easy, but it's taught me that responsibility is an important key in growing up. I've learned to manage my money wisely according to what I actually needed.

I've worked 30 hours a week since the beginning of this year, all while attending High School. I've pushed myself to my limits some weeks and didn't get nearly enough sleep. I don't always attend school, but I try my best to show up. It's very exhausting going to school and working almost everyday afterwards. Growing up definitely is difficult sometimes and many kids don't seem to realize that. They fantasize about having their own apartment and don't factor in the part where they're going to have to actually get a job and pay for it themselves. 

My parents definitely gave me the push that I needed. I didn't grow up because I wanted to, I grew up because I had to. I'm proud of all the accomplishments I've made and I owe it all to my parents. Sometimes I wish I didn't have to work so often, but it really does feel good to know that I'm building my future already and that I have a strong head on my shoulders.