Growing Up Vs. Getting Old

I spend about 5 days with my grandparents last week helping out around the yard and just visiting with them. It kinda took me by surprise that my grandparents have slowed down so much. I see them a few time a year when they visit our house, but I haven't been to their house in a while. It's understandable that they are slowing down, my grandparent are over 85 years old. It made me sad to think that someday I wouldn't be able to be active and do things for myself. Although getting old scares me, growing up doesn't.

I have always felt the need to want to grow up. I always feel like I'm too young for everything. The last few days I have really taken on a lot of grown-up responsibility. I just moved into my first house in Eugene. I am the only roommate now, but more will be moving in throughout the summer. The responsibilities of the house are real life. I just transfered the electric bill into my name and I have rent to pay every month. On top of the financial burdens, I have to shop and cook for myself. It hasn't been too hard so far, but I'm sure once school starts I'll have less free time to spend in the kitchen. I also have done a lot of yard work at my new house. There is no one to tell me that I have to do it, I just do it.

On top of all of this, I start my first real career advancing job. What I mean by this is that working for an Asset Management firm is the first job I've had that is related to business and what I want to do for a living. I'm very excited to start in the morning.

The difference between growing up and getting old: Responsibility vs. Age. I am glad I am able to take on all these responsibilities, but I am not excited to experience an aging body. I know that I am still young and should have to worry too much yet.

I feel like this is the starting point of a new chapter in my life.