This is the first post I am writing as a 23 year old. You see, I turned 23 yesterday;  and even though my birthday did not turned out exactly as expected, I really enjoyed the company of good friends and of course their good wishes. What I wanted to talk today was early adulthood and what it entails to become an adult.

 

Irrespective of what has happened to me in the past, I can say I have moved forward. Am I not roving the streets of Lima anymore looking for a job. Not to mention that I am also more emotionally stable. Albeit, what do I need to accomplish next so as to feel 100% mature? Well it is hard to say. Perhaps the day I stop rambling when I am in front of a pretty girl will be the day I fully consider myself an adult.

 

In all seriousness though, being an adult does not only encompasses paying bills or forming a family. Sometimes, having the desire to help others and being able to give sound advice is enough. However, I am not saying that it should end there, not by a long shot. The more we learn about almost anything, the more prepared we are going to be in the future to lead a family and whatnot.

 

Last, but not least  the fact that we make sure we are not misusing our time when we are teenagers, and try to swat away negative thoughts is crucial. Youngsters usually go by their feelings, and therein lies the core of the problem. To wrap this up, I would say that I am going to bolster my own confidence by trying to be more assertive. In order for that to happen though, I am going to have to pour it on.