KirstenL4W

I mean, mentally older than the age I am. You know when your birthday is, but how old should you really be? (just put an x next to the things that apply to you). I stole this from one of my MySpace/Digs friends, and I’m posting it here because I hate posting these things in bulletins. Anyway, here goes:

[x] I know how to make a pot of coffee.
[x] I keep track of dates using a calendar.
[x] I own more than one credit card.
[x] I know how to change the oil in my car.
[x] I do my own laundry.
[ ] I vote every election.
[x] I can cook for myself.
[ ] I think politics are exciting.
[x] I balance my checkbook.
[ ] My parents have better things to say than my friends.

total: 7

[x] I show up for school/college/work every day early.
[x] I always carry a pen in my pocket/purse.
[ ] I’ve never gotten a detention.
[x] I have never smoked a cigarette.
[ ] I have never gotten completely trashed.
[ ] I have forgotten my own birthday at least once.
[x] I like to take walks by myself.
[x] I’ve watched talk shows.
[x] I know what ‘credibility’ means without looking it up.
[ ] I drink coffee at least once a week.

total: 6

[x] I know how to do the dishes.
[x] I can count to 10 in another language.
[x] When I say I’m going to do something I do it. (usually)
[x] My parents trust me.
[x] I can mow the lawn.
[x] I can make adults laugh without being stupid.
[x] I remember to water the plants.
[x] I study when I have to.
[x] I paid attention at school/college.
[x] I remember to feed my pets.

total: 10

[x] I can spell ‘experience’ without looking it up
[x] I work out on a regular basis.
[x] I clean up my own mess.
[ ] The people at Starbucks know me by name.
[x] my favorite kind of food is take out.
[x] I have gained weight since high school.
[ ] The first thing I do when I wake up is get caffeine.
[x] I can go to the store without getting something I don’t need.
[x] I understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] I can type quickly.

total: 8

[x] I have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour.
[ ] My only friends are from my place of employment.
[x] I have been to a Tupperware party.
[x] I have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[x] I have more bills than I can pay.
[x] Most my friends are older than I am.
[x] I can say no to staying out all night.
[x] I use the internet every day.
[x] My wardrobe hasn’t changed in a while.
[x] I can read a book and actually finish it.

total: 9

Grand Total: 40

Um, yeah. Is it any wonder that when I was a kid I felt more like a grown-up?

Now, who can I tag with this one? I’ll say everyone. If you want to do it, go ahead. If you’re older than 50, then definitely do this, as it will make you smile.

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