seriously though, i agree with you for most of this, except for the fact that it makes growing up “less fun”. totally untrue! you can be responsible and still be happy. for me, it’s about establishing your inner happiness and making every life moment a joy to have, regardless of the fact that grown-up life doesn’t allow you to “party hard” or “be lazy”.

maybe i’ve just grown up developing my innate ability to be responsible, but i’d say that at 23, i’ve pretty well completed this list, and i’m MUCH happier and having SO much more fun with life in general than most people my age who have yet to “grow up”. i would chalk it up to being able to enjoy everything i’m doing, and enjoy the company i keep. i love what i do, and do what i love. period.

in a nutshell, i concur. just not with “As I look back on this list, it sure doesn’t look fun to be a grown up”. because honey, i’m sure as hell having a ton of fun!