Oh! The benefits of adulthood!

I never really thought much about what it would mean to be an adult. But here I am! 18!

And I haven't really felt different... until I went online today and found a pair of boots that I have been wanting... for half the original price.

Normally, I go to my mom for things like this... but I had a new opportunity before me.

I have my own card... and I'm 18. I didn't have to go to my mom.

I felt as though a door into a whole new world had been opened up to me. This was a confirmation of my adulthood... and trust me, it was much a more powerful confirmation than the cigar that my brother gave me.

Yes, I smoked it.

Don't judge me.

Anyways, as I was looking back and forth between the boots and the tip of my wallet sticking out from my purse, I found myself grinning broadly at the prospect.

I am an adult.

I can buy things online. Without using my mother's card!

Of course, I was good and asked Mom's advice. But either way, the thought that I didn't even have to ask her permission about it sent a thrill through me. It's my money, that I earned and/or got for my birthday.

I promptly pulled out my card and bought the boots. After said event, I went on facebook and posted about my triumph... along with a link and picture of the boots.

Yes... adulthood definitely does have it's benefits...

~Jenna~