Hey everyone, Jaiden here! So today I wanted to talk about the struggles of trying to adult. Being a somewhat socially awkward animator who spends most of her time creating funny videos for YouTube, navigating the world of adulthood can be quite...challenging.
Act 1: The Grocery Store Debacle
So, yesterday I decided it was finally time for me to go grocery shopping all by myself. No more relying on my mom or ordering takeout every night. I walked into that store with confidence, ready to conquer the aisles and stock up on essentials like ramen noodles and frozen pizza. But let me tell you, things took a turn real quick.
I found myself staring at rows upon rows of fruits and vegetables that all looked so foreign to me. Like seriously, what even is a jicama? And don't get me started on avocados - why are they always either rock hard or mushy?
In my confusion, I accidentally bumped into an elderly lady's cart while attempting to reach for some canned soup. Cue awkward apologies and fumbling around as we both tried to maneuver our carts out of each other's way without causing any further chaos.
By the time I made it through checkout (after almost forgetting my wallet at home), I realized that adulting involves a lot more than just picking out food items - it requires patience, spatial awareness, and basic social skills. Needless to say, grocery shopping is now officially added to my list of dreaded tasks.
Act 2: The Laundry Saga
After surviving the grocery store ordeal (barely), I thought doing laundry would be a piece of cake in comparison. How wrong I was.
As someone who has never been known for her domestic prowess, operating a washing machine proved more challenging than expected. From deciphering cryptic symbols on clothing tags indicating proper care instructions (who knew there were so many different cycles?) to separating whites from colors without turning everything pink – let's just say there were several mishaps along the way.
At one point during this laundry saga extravaganza™️ ,I may have accidentally shrunk one too many sweaters due to neglecting recommended wash temperatures (sigh goodbye favorite cozy hoodie). In hindsight, maybe watching those "laundry hacks" tutorials online beforehand would have been helpful...
Act 3: The Mystery Of Taxes
And finally comes everyone’s favorite part about being an adult – taxes! As April approaches faster than anticipated, the looming dread sets in as thoughts of filing tax returns dance around in my head like unwanted party guests overstaying their welcome. What even are deductions? Where do expenses fall under categories? Why does this form look like something straight outta alien decryption manual?
Needless to say,I'll probably end up procrastinating until last minute before frantically cramming numbers into tiny boxes,hoping IRS doesn't come knocking down door demanding explanations concerning suspicious amounts listed under miscellaneous section.Maybe next year,I'll consider hiring professional help because clearly,taxes aren’t joke!
In conclusion,the journey towards mastering art adulthood continues filled with bumps,mishaps,and uncomfortable encounters,but hey,it’s all part learning process,right?Who knows,maybe someday-I’ll become proficient chef,proud homeowner,responsible taxpayer.Or maybe not.I guess only future will tell.Until then,wish luck fellow adults-in-training-stay strong!