A Picture Heavy Analysis of Being an "Adult"

Congratulations, you've reached the age at which you are considered an adult!

I think we can all agree, though, that adulthood fails to live up to the expectations of our five-year-old selves. Growing up is a rough process we are forced to endure and college/early to mid 20's is the sweet spot of this emotion:                        

Which ultimately ends in a lot of this:

A season of life in which we all just need a nap...Constantly.

After this point things can either get worse or better (or maybe both, I don't know). But by then you've survived a bit, and know what life situations are going to definitely make you cry, and which ones you've already cried over (and quite frankly make you more annoyed than sad or angry).

For now, though, we are 20-something, and life consists of college and general experience-gathering.

So here are some photos, quotes, etc., in no particular order, that are just too relatable in this time of life (and, I'm sure, beyond).

First and Foremost:

Trying New Things:

When You Finally Put Together a Half Decent Outfit:

Dealing With Other People:

Trying to Explain Your Personality:

Entering The Dating World:

Homesickness:

Doing Adult-Like Things:

These:

Realizing This is the Only Thing You Truly Want in Life:

Not Knowing What the Most Popular Thing Is Anymore:

Though I am sure there are thousands more harsh truths about adulthood I will be continuously realizing, it has already taken me months to round up these gifs and photos (I know, I'm sorry), so maybe there will be a part two...But I wouldn't hold your breath.

~The Campus Curmudgeon