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Original poster

To declare this being officially an adult?

191 replies

UnsuspectedItem · 11/04/2018 13:49

It's my birthday coming up, and I am genuinely hoping for socks.

That's it, isn't it? This is the point when one is absolutely an adult. Non of this turning 18 bollocks.

Just to compound the point, I also make a strange "oomph"ing noise when I get up and I went into a pub the other day and said, with no irony, "Music's a bit loud."

I also have an unexplainable desire for a steam mop.

AIBU?

OP posts:
InsomniaInTheMiddle · 11/04/2018 19:44

@MonsteraDeliciosa DO NOT WAIT TILL CHRISTMAS!!!

You’ll kick yourself to New Year if you do.
I am currently without a working freezer, (6weeks+) dishwasher is making odd noises, and I’m fine, workaroundable.

My Dry Soon, if anything happened to that I’m straight on the lakeland website! I actually feel cold thinking about it.

Shockers · 11/04/2018 19:45

I have decided not to meet my friends at a nice restaurant tonight because I’m tired and I want to be in work early tomorrow to change a display in class.

CookPassBabtridge · 11/04/2018 19:48

-putting washing on the line
-getting excited about tesco coming with my order
-discovering the perfect method of getting washing smelling beautiful
-creaking when I get out of the car.. I'm only 33!

Original poster
UnsuspectedItem · 11/04/2018 20:18

I have found myself saying "well, quite" when I strongly agree with something. I have a very "posh" British accent which makes this even more cringe worthy.
I'm 26.

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PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 11/04/2018 20:33

Unsuspected you're turning into Penelope Keith! Grin

Moonflower12 · 11/04/2018 20:39

I got very excited about my line prop I bought from Aldi- I couldn't wait for a sunny day to put my washing out.

allthgoodusernamesaretaken · 11/04/2018 21:01

I'm hoping for a white Egyptian cotton dressing gown for my birthday. Bonus points if it's from John Lewis

PinkGinny · 11/04/2018 21:24

When my hips locked when I was on top during a vigorous shag BlushGrin

PerfectlySymmetricalButtocks · 11/04/2018 21:27

I get back ache every morning so I'm in too much pain to shag. Sad

Queenofthedrivensnow · 11/04/2018 21:47

I have a steam mop. It's shit.
I have a China chicken to keep eggs in. That was quite the milestone.
I have a sewing kit.
I was given an electric blanket as a gift and I was utterly delighted.

Queenofthedrivensnow · 11/04/2018 21:48

Penelope Keith is a perfectly reasonable role model!

UpstartCrow · 11/04/2018 21:56

I have a special saucer to rest the tea strainer on. And I've just seen a lovely new one that would not look out of place in my grandmothers kitchen.

Buggeritimgettingup · 11/04/2018 22:10

When I changed the clock in my car instead of letting it be wrong for six months i thought I've really cracked this adulting lark.
I love a garden centre, I own a chicken for the eggs, i drink tea from a teapot (tastes better) oh and when child number five asked me if I remembered the dinosaurs from when I was little......(.fecker though we were in a museum at the time)

TutTutButt · 11/04/2018 22:19

it's my birthday today and I did nothing and don't care

BlessYourCottonSocks · 11/04/2018 22:29

Buggerit I was massively happy when the clocks changed this year and my car clock was finally showing the right time again! Clearly there are parts of adulthood I'm shit at!

redhalia · 11/04/2018 22:32

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LemonysSnicket · 11/04/2018 22:36

I asked for a steam mop for Christmas

ValleyClouds · 11/04/2018 22:40

I asked for a certain type of sock for Christmas

I didn't get any socks whatsoever

georgiegirl · 11/04/2018 22:55

You are not alone. I was absolutely delighted to get a washing line last Christmas. I've asked for a bike light for my birthday and will be delighted if I get it. The glamour!

hodgeheg92 · 11/04/2018 22:56

When I looked in the mirror and saw my mother staring back at me.

ClangerTwanger · 11/04/2018 23:34

Happy birthday TutTutButt

🎈 🎂 🎁 🍰

Herbalteahippie · 11/04/2018 23:38

I felt old when I watched the rerun of an audience with billy Connolly last night (originally filmed in 1988 I think) half the celebrity audirnce are dead now! That’s when I officially felt old. I also turned 38 the day before!!!!

Mydoghatesthebath · 11/04/2018 23:47

pink Grin

Dh and I were just discussing the merits of grass seed verses garden turf

Our grandchild stoped the night with us (aged 2) and fell back to sleep between us in the morning. We just stared at him and massaged and cuddled him as we are not sleep deprived like we were with his dad.

My 84 year old mum asked me vaguely today if I had enjoyed my holiday. She has altzimers and has no idea who I am. And I havnt been in holiday

Our youngest child is 19 today. Grin

CraftyYankee · 12/04/2018 00:01

Nothing makes me feel more adult than leaving the dentist and scheduling my next appointment before I go. I bloody hate going to the dentist and scheduling my next appointment is acknowledgement that I am in charge of my own body parts. You know, as an adult. Grin

Thepeopleversus · 12/04/2018 00:46

I was genuinely tempted by a subscription to a magazine called "Country Smallholding".

I have a subscription to County Smallholding magazine!