ADULT-ISH ? - by Precious Samuel

‎I never would’ve imagined I’d be nervous about clocking a new age. Well… not technically.‎Hi, I’m Precious Darla, and it’s my birthday 🤭. I know birthdays are supposed to be all fun and memorable. This one is — just in a funny way.‎For a girl who once only ever dreamt of growing up, I’m disappointed. Did I say a bit? I’m very disappointed.‎As I draw closer to adulthood and say goodbye to my teenage days, I can’t help but wonder if this is what I spent nights praying for. This isn’t what I ordered, please!‎I don’t wanna grow up. I want all the pros of adulthood… but the cons? 😩‎I don’t want to pay tax or rent. I want to keep my inner child alive and active.‎I still want to play in the rain, separate beans from rice, and a lot more…<img alt="" src="/media/inline_insight_image/grok_1791129505130.jpg" style="background-color: transparent;"/>‎Maybe I’m overthinking this whole thing. Or maybe I’m just afraid of losing time, ease, and being cared for 🥺.‎I don’t mean to be selfish, but I still want my mom to sort my clothes. I still want to run to her when I can’t find my socks. (exhales)‎But we gotta focus on the good life.‎As exhausting and demanding as this transitional phase can be, I’m proud to say I wouldn’t have it any other way.‎It’s tiring — true — but it’s also adventurous and utterly beautiful. Plus, I’ve got buddies to ride with. I’m one not-so-little blessed girl, ain’t I?‎So let’s raise a toast.‎<img alt="" src="/media/inline_insight_image/grok_1791129261735.jpg" style="background-color: transparent;"/>‎To the awesomeness I’m unlocking.‎To the emergence of a better version of me.‎To a deeper relationship with Christ.‎Cheers to the amazing souls who have effortlessly loved and cared for me.‎Cheers to the dearies who support me and chastise me when necessary.‎You all are loved.‎And lest I forget — cups up for all my day ones 🤍‎My teenage days were fun (I sound so old saying that). They still are, even if a part of me wants to be sixteen again. I’ll make sure I live the best of these days and savour every moment.‎I hope to look back one day and hold my head high in the presence of my younger self, with a smile that says, “Honey, I made it” ☺️.‎‎Happy birthday to me. I’m still becoming — and that’s okay.‎

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