Adulting

 ( this was written back in May before I got married, I just edited added on and published now)

Ever since I was 19, I had been waiting to feel like an adult. 18 didn't count because I was in my final year of high school then. I felt like a late bloomer in every sense . I didn't have my first boyfriend until right after high school . I didn't get my first  job and  drivers licenses until after I was already in my early 20's ( in that order , it was awkward that first year  having to wait for my mom to pick me up from work). When everyone else seems to have nice skin, I'm still dealing with acne. Then I finally moved out of my parents house 3 years ago, renting from my parents. Then I got to put my car title and insurance in my name. Finally this week I was able to officially buy my house. In two weeks I'm getting married to the man I've been with since graduating high school. If I compare myself to my coworkers , I still don't feel like quite am adult because I'm barely getting married and don't have kids. 

  I'm learning that feeling like an adult isn't a destination it's a journey. For some people,  these milestones happen quickly, others it takes more time.  At each point in my life I start to feel like " ok , I'm a little more of an adult now".  In some ways I'm glad to be taking my time, I don’t want to be a mom yet and I appreciate some alone time.  Time goes by fast as it is, why try to rush it more?