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The End Of Teenhood And Beginning Of Adulthood

So tomorrow is my birthday (20th April). Adulthood is officially here. In the past years it seems as though my excitement for my birthdays are deteriorating. A sort of sadness seems to be present instead. I guess I just don’t like the fact that I’m growing up. And it kind of scares me that I am going to be an independent adult soon. It feels weird knowing that I will no longer be a teenager anymore. Honestly it sounds weird but I didn’t ever expect I would become an adult. I mean I knew I would eventually stop being a teenager but I guess it just never consciously hit me how fast time flies.

I feel like this past year was the year that I learnt the most about the universe and about myself and I’m glad I figured a lot of stuff out before turning twenty.

So to sum it up I am absolutely terrified of becoming an adult but at the same time I have to admit I am looking forward a new chapter of my life As a child I counted the days till I could grow up and live my own life. My sister actually likes to tell me that I was born an adult and I have just kept aging ever since. Honestly, I understand what she means. I always made the most rational and logical decisions and I have always leaned towards everything rational and I do have a tendency of being emotionally closed off and distant. So maybe I will enjoy adulthood after all!

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81 responses to “The End Of Teenhood And Beginning Of Adulthood”

  1. Sangbad Avatar
    Sangbad

    Same pinch…

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      😁

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      1. Sangbad Avatar
        Sangbad

        😊

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  2. scifihammy Avatar
    scifihammy

    Happy Birthday for tomorrow! 🙂

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much!!

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      1. scifihammy Avatar
        scifihammy

        🙂

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  3. WordsInVision Avatar
    WordsInVision

    Happy birthday !😊✍️

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thanks! 🙂

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  4. kiranmag Avatar
    kiranmag

    Wishing you many happy returns of the day in advance …the fact is that we can’t stop ourselves growing up and with growing responsibilities grow up too.Me yet to reach 20 still 😊

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! Yes unfortunately we can’t hit pause at our favorite age and that sucks but I honestly think growing up has it’s advantages and even though the responsibilities increase there is a lot more to look forward to 🙂

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  5. radhikasreflection Avatar
    radhikasreflection

    Advance birthday wishes Pooja. I am sure you will have a great new chapter unfolding! 🎂

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! 😊😊

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  6. sarahrussellpoetry Avatar
    sarahrussellpoetry

    Happy birthday. You’ll be a fine adult, especially if you always keep a little of the child inside. You can’t see magic without that inner child.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you! Yes staying young on the inside is definitely very important! 🙂

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  7. Storyteller Avatar
    Storyteller

    Happy Birthday in advance 🎂🍫 have a good one!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! 😊😊

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  8. bbgcmac Avatar
    bbgcmac

    You sound like a very thoughtful young lady. Careful and considerate. I remember thinking that I had seminal birthdays growing up. 13, 16, 18, 19 (cause it was over 18) and then 20… cause I was no longer a teenager. After that it was like 25, 28, then 30. Hell I’m 50 now and there is more than I forgot than I remember about my 20s and 30s. What I have told young people like yourself is that the 20s are critical to set up the rest of your life. If you can get to 30 without ruining your credit, getting a felony or having a child with the wrong person, then you are way ahead of the game. Sadly when either of these occur, the 30s are spent paying the price and attempting to work around the mistakes of the 20s. Maybe if you’re lucky when you are 40 you can start to live your life and find out what you were about in the first place. The most important thing about ‘time’ is to understand the value of NOW. NOW there is no time. There just IS… time is future or past. Most of us spent an inordinate amount of TIME obsessing over either of those. Plan ahead… sure. Reflect and learn… absolutely. But make the most of the NOW… and I believe when you look back and reflect you will find your life was well lived.

    All the best!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! That is incredibly helpful advice. Yeah I think it’s your twenties that shape who you’ll be for the rest of your life and it’s very easy to make mistakes but I think as long as you try your best to avoid certain situations you will do pretty well.
      It is so important to live in the moment and growing up I had the tendency to always dream about the future and I still have the tendency to not live in the moment but it’s something I’m definitely working on. It’s great to plan stuff ahead of time but overthinking everything and trying to hard to make your future perfect is definitely not the answer.

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  9. Skyscapes for the Soul Avatar
    Skyscapes for the Soul

    Happy birthday for tomorrow. Just keep on making the sane decisions and perhaps you will do better than many. I think the scarier part is not just the turning-20 bit, but those moments that you’re in a situation and realize there’s no one adultier-than-you to turn to. A couple years ago I was doing a kids workshop, and had a moment when I all these Mom’s had dropped off about 20 8-14 year olds with me for a couple hours and I realized – aw cr*p, I’m it!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you! Yeah I think in situations like that it just really hits you like omg I’m the adult now, I have to make all these decisions and start being an adult! I could imagine how your situation would be terrifying realizing your the only adult there!

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  10. shruti502 Avatar
    shruti502

    Wishing you loads of greetings and a very Happy Birthday!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! 😊

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  11. Roseelaineblog Avatar
    Roseelaineblog

    Aww don’t be sad, age is but a number think of me I am three times your age OMG 😲 now I’m depressed 😫

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Haha thanks! Don’t worry even though you’re older then I am you’re still doing so much with your life like learning painting, writing online and making cards!!

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      1. Roseelaineblog Avatar
        Roseelaineblog

        Yeah and to be honest I’m having the best time EVER I love being 60 😉

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Yeah exactly as long as you have fun and make sure your happiness is your priority age really doesn’t matter that much!

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  12. grumpygorman Avatar
    grumpygorman

    Happy bday 🙂 look forward to your posts in the upcoming year.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much!! 😊

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  13. charliezero1.wordpress.com Avatar
    charliezero1.wordpress.com

    Want you to have a wonderful and beautiful birthday.
    Wishing you the very best and many, many, forever years of good karma.

    Thank you for liking my post yesterday and for officially following each others blogs. Got a new post and its poetic puzzle with cryptic message. 🙂

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! You’re very welcome and thanks for the follow as well! I will definitely check it out 🙂

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      1. charliezero1.wordpress.com Avatar
        charliezero1.wordpress.com

        You welcome my friend. So happy for you and tomorrow will be so beautiful and full of happiness for you. 🙂

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Thank you very much! Really appreciate your kind wishes 🙂

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            charliezero1.wordpress.com

            🙂

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  14. Swati Avatar
    Swati

    A very happy birthday in advance! Welcome to the age group of 20 and you are really going to experience a stronger phase of your life where you will have to take many important decisions in your life.

    I could feel so much connected to your post..yes, I too have been regarded as an adult in my teenage which opened up many ideas for me to exercise on.. that’s the specialty you should feel proud about..

    Anyway, enjoy the day and live it to the fullest! 🙂

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! Yeah I know my twenties come with a lot of responsibilities but at the same time they come with lots of new experiences which I’m looking forward to.
      I’m glad you’re like that too! And yeah now I just think it’s something special about me and I like being me.

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      1. Swati Avatar
        Swati

        Definitely! Cherish your uniqueness! 🙂

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Yes absolutely!

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  15. Shweta Suresh Avatar
    Shweta Suresh

    Happy birthday, Pooja! 🎂🎉🎁 It can be a bit hard to accept but welcome to your twenties. It’s amazing how fast time flies by. t then again, age is just a number.

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    1. Shweta Suresh Avatar
      Shweta Suresh

      Argghh.. that comment got sent while I was trying to edit a mistake!
      Like I was saying, age is just a number. I can’t believe that my teenage days are over! (And I’m 22.) Maybe it’s just me who keeps thinking about the teenage days but the twenties aren’t that bad either. Have an awesome birthday. 😊

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      1. PoojaG Avatar
        PoojaG

        Thank you so much!! Yes I think a lot of awesome stuff happens as we get older and it’s pretty normal to reminisce about the past and your teenage years because I’m sure most people do this and you had some great memories as a teenager. But I’m sure you’ve made memories in your twenties too that you will someday cherish.

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        1. Shweta Suresh Avatar
          Shweta Suresh

          Oh yes, that’s true. We will always reminisce about the past. 🙂

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          1. PoojaG Avatar
            PoojaG

            Yeah I think that’s fine as long as you don’t get stuck in the past 🙂

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            1. Shweta Suresh Avatar
              Shweta Suresh

              Yep. Totally

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  16. inkgirlandwords Avatar
    inkgirlandwords

    Happy birthday Pooja, you’re a beautiful person whatever age you are! I do admit, it is kinda scary to think about being an “adult.” Me has 7 years to go! Phew!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! Yes it’s definitely terrifying to become an adult but kind of awesome too! Cherish the years you have left as a teenager 🙂

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  17. emotionsoflife2016 Avatar
    emotionsoflife2016

    Happy birthday 🎂

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you! 😊

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      1. emotionsoflife2016 Avatar
        emotionsoflife2016

        My pleasure

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  18. Confused Thoughts Avatar
    Confused Thoughts

    Wish u a very very happy bday
    Keep writing

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much and I definitely will! 😊😁

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      1. Confused Thoughts Avatar
        Confused Thoughts

        😇😇

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  19. Mithai Mumblezz Avatar
    Mithai Mumblezz

    A very Happy Birthday Pooja!!!!! And a very happy and responsible 20s❤❤❤❤
    Have fun pretty girl😘😘

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much and I definitely will!! 😊😊💞💖

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      1. Mithai Mumblezz Avatar
        Mithai Mumblezz

        Lots of love and hugs sweets 😘😘

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        1. PoojaG Avatar
          PoojaG

          Thanks!! 😘💖

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  20. journeythroughawomansheart Avatar
    journeythroughawomansheart

    Happy Birthday. Stay Blessed.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! 😊

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  21. Kaelalaena Avatar
    Kaelalaena

    Happy happy birthday! I felt the same way about turning 18 (graduated at 17 turned 18 that summer) I really didn’t think I would survive being an adult. I suppose 20 wasn’t a big deal because I was busy getting married and had been on my own for two years. Now I’m 63, so I think that means I survived, lol.

    You seem pretty level headed. I too was told I was born grown up. Really bbgcmac said most of what I would say. You change the very most during your childhood and your twenties. In my day, most girls got married right out of high school. We were supposed to pick the person we wanted to spend the rest of our lives with when we didn’t even know who WE were yet. Take your time. Kids get to be children a little longer now because we live longer. Enjoy that time, explore your options. Never stop learning.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! Hahaha yes I think you survived adulthood so far!
      Yeah we’re lucky to have more time to be independent and find ourselves now because there is less pressure to get married and have kids. And I definitely want to spend a lot of time during my twenties working on myself first.

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  22. dewittsbryan Avatar
    dewittsbryan

    happy birthday and 420. i also feel the same ‘excitement’ every time i turn older

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you! Yeah I think most people feel that way after a certain age

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  23. lyncrain Avatar
    lyncrain

    Happy Birthday, Pooja, hope your day is everything you want and so much more!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much!! 😊😊

      Reply
  24. mistryland Avatar
    mistryland

    Happy Birthday Pooj!! Yh its terrifying, but then this is just a number, it won’t even matter cause numbers don’t define us. As my mum put it today, a tree doesn’t grow old, it grows up!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Awww thanks Mistry! And tell your mum thanks for the awesome inspiration! Yeah in the end age is nothing but a number and it is who we are on the inside that defines us 🙂

      Reply
  25. johnsmithiiimxiii Avatar
    johnsmithiiimxiii

    Happy Birthday! For me, the two weeks before and the two weeks after birthdays seem to be a time of introspection. Sometimes we can forget the simple joy of living. Seeing the beauty of the little things and the peace in the calm of little joys. All the best!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! I am very similar too and I get very introspective before and after my birthday too but like you said it’s all about appreciating the little stuff and knowing what’s important.

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  26. D-Claire Avatar
    D-Claire

    You’re gonna be awesome. Happy birthday! X

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much! Haha I hope so 😊

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  27. Smitha V Avatar
    Smitha V

    Belated Happy Birthday Pooja! Enjoy each day as it comes. You feel like this when you’re 20 but when you’re 39, you’re waiting to be 40😊

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much!! Yeah it’s important to take each day as it comes and live in the moment 🙂

      Reply
  28. Mae's Piece of Mind Avatar
    Mae’s Piece of Mind

    Oh, I do agree, you are matured beyond your years,.my young friend. Your writings show it. Belated Happy Birthday!!! I don’t know what happened but I am not receiving notifications from WordPress lately unless I receive comments or likes on my blog. I am not receiving any updates from followed sites/bloggers. Waah! I am getting left behind

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Thank you so much!! 😊
      Yeah WordPress is really annoying sometimes and just refuses to work! Sometimes I am not able to like others posts and if I like them the like goes away after a while. It’s really annoying.

      Reply
  29. The Wounds of the Abandoned... Avatar
    The Wounds of the Abandoned…

    So that’s how a girl feels when she realises that she’s growing. Happens!
    Its the adrenaline of the future uncertainties blended with your expectations and (subconsciously) a bit of nostalgia too. I’m feeling it too. Will be 19 soon. 😕
    Do read my post called ‘Growing up os painful’. Its not exactly about what you wrote, still its about the aforementioned subconscious nostalgia.

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    1. The Wounds of the Abandoned... Avatar
      The Wounds of the Abandoned…

      https://ashwritessite.wordpress.com/2016/04/19/growing-up-is-painful/

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    2. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yeah actually I think that’s how most people feel regardless of gender.
      Yeah 19 is a scary age too because it’s your last year as a teenager.
      Yeah I did check out the post and it was really insightful! 🙂

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      1. The Wounds of the Abandoned... Avatar
        The Wounds of the Abandoned…

        I am glad you appreciate it. ☺

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  30. johnsmithiiimxiii Avatar
    johnsmithiiimxiii

    I can’t remember when “adulthood” first struck me. I was just walking through my life one day and all of a sudden I realized, ‘huh!’ Maybe, as you seem to be doing, it is better to stop along the way and take stock. “It is a cunning plan!” Thanks for following A Total Solid Waste.

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yeah I think we just wake up sometimes and go “omg I’m an adult” and it’s exciting but it’s terrifying!
      You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

      Reply
  31. poeturja Avatar
    poeturja

    I’m an old woman and sure don’t mean to be negative but I believe, for quite a lot of us, that adulthood is merely in the minds of children. Although I find myself rocking out, still going out on dates (I had been married and have grown children) and giggling with my female friends, I do admit that I see wonderful glimmers of wisdom in my thought processes. Conversely, there are a lot of adults I know who suffer from arrested development and seem no more mature than when they were in high school (or kindergarten). Anyway, wishing you the gift of wonderful wisdom (more than occasional glimmers) and hope you had a happy birthday!

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    1. PoojaG Avatar
      PoojaG

      Yeah I definitely understand where you’re coming from. I think in some ways growing up is kind of a mindset and if you choose to live a certain way you really can enjoy growing up.
      Thank you so much!! 🙂

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