I’ve been eighteen since April 7th; that’s about 259 days of being eighteen. Major changes within that time period? Let’s see, I graduated from high school, I went off to college, and now I’m back home for winter break. Major things that have stayed the same?… My curfew is 11PM; 12 ish if I manage to push it. And now I’m back to sleeping right in between my parents. I didn’t think much about it at first but after asking for permission to stay out and getting rejected repeatedly … I don’t know. It’s time to take another look at myself.
I am eighteen. I receive grants and scholarships, as well as taking out loans in order to fund my education. My parents don’t have to pay for any of it, but they provide me with spending money and a car to get to and from home. They don’t ask me to do much, but in doing so, it’s left me at a disadvantage.
I am eighteen, but I don’t feel like I’m living up to its fullest extent. First step: sleeping on the couch (in the living room). Second step: Rage this Friday with no curfew (or a very late one). Third step: financial independence (getting a job ((after winter break ….. heheh)) ). Fourth step: familial independence (stop visiting home so much!!). It’s not that I’m unappreciative or anything, it’s just that I deserve more respect. Four steps, I think that’s good enough for now.
