Comment · Thu, February 27, 2014

What is the most shitty thing about becoming an adult?

Original post in this thread

nahnahna · 2642 points

Just hit me today, that I am now an adult. Now reflecting on changes on myself since a child, and missing the dreams I once had mainly about the power of love. What does everybody else reckon is the most shitty thing about becoming an adult?

What they were answering

legitimategrapes · 67 points

I'm sorry dude, but it is relevant. You haven't yet hit the point people are talking about. I'm 27, and my life is going incredibly well, but I still don't have the wide-eyed optimism I had at 21.

u/MisterYouAreSoDumb

I'm 28. I had a fantastic childhood and am now having an even better adulthood. It's all in the choices you make. I have started two companies, traveled much of the world, and had a lot of amazing experiences. I feel liberated because I am. I can do whatever I want, whenever I want, and only have myself to answer to. This comes with its own set of challenges, and you do give up some things to have what I have. However, it is all a choice. It's my choice. If that is not liberating, then I don't know what is.

I wake up every morning knowing that I can accomplish as little or as much as I choose to. I know that my future can be as adventurous and scary, or calm and secure as I want. I also know that I don't have to stick with one of those choices forever. I can take some time off and be calm, or get on a plane and start traveling the world again. The what, when, how, and who with are all just ancillary decisions. The choice to be wide-eyed and optimistic all lies within yourself.

Related in the archive

Commentr/AskRedditSep 28, 2012r/Nootropics years

Do astronauts have sex or masturbate in space?

Replying to MarsSpaceship · this was an advancement for science, because they have discovered the zero-g-spot.

Foreplay...Check Penetration...Check G Spot...Check Roger Houston, we a go for orgasm.

348

Commentr/AskRedditMay 15, 2012r/Nootropics years

Is France really hated in the USA ?

Replying to Britredditor · Or world war I. Why does everyone forget that they were even later to WWI?

To be fair, Archduke Ferdinand's assassination was not really at the top of our list of concerns at the time!

296

Commentr/AskRedditSep 23, 2012r/Nootropics years

A friend of mine living on minimum wage recently waited in line for an iPhone 5, yet is so destitute that her 18-month old has been fed mostly Ramen and Cheetos for the past year. When have you seen young parenting go horribly, horribly wrong?

Replying to heriman · good guy! i'll buy you a pound of coke!

A pound?!?

157

Commentr/AskRedditJul 31, 2012r/Nootropics years

Someone stole my credit card and bought and iPad, but had it shipped to my house. What's your best stupid criminal story?

Replying to gianspi · I read that if you ever buy the car back from the insurance company even If it was deemed a total loss the title stays clean. One way carfax won't help you .

But...but what about the Carfox?

Commentr/AskRedditSep 4, 2012r/Nootropics years

If you had to marry the person you lost your virginity to, what would your life be like now?

Replying to [deleted] · [deleted]

I feel the exact same way he does about my first ex. I am definitely not in love with her. However, I know that given the proper circumstances, we could fall in love again. That being said, I am going to her wedding in a

Commentr/AskRedditApr 24, 2013r/Nootropics years

Police of Reddit; what is your best "Nope, not worth it" story.

Replying to Xaliver · seriously? This is their job. Why are they so goddamn lazy- drunk drivers are serious dangers. At least the chicago guy had an excuse other than that it was too much bother.

It's current policy in Chicago to not respond to non-violent crimes. There are actually signs in certain parts of the city. Too much violent crime and not enough police to handle it.