It's hard to find the right words...

-to describe how you can actually be extremely mature at the age of eighteen. Being mature doesn't mean you never laugh, eat all your veggies, nor does it mean that you are capable of living on your own. Sure you can be on your own and be successful but you have to have someone whether it's a friend, boyfriend, spouse, cat, sister, mother... Everyone needs someone to confide in when life gets tough(knowing when to ask for help brings you a step closer to maturity). Because I am eighteen (here is where I also mention I look about 13 to most people... oh the joy!) I sometimes am doubted for my knowledge on certain topics, thought of as not an equal to adults, the list goes on and on. Age discrimination should never be so obvious but in modern times I am beginning to see it more often. NEWS FLASH to the older crowd- My life is not easy, I do make my own decisions, and I very rarely take the easy way out of anything. Think about that one. Instead of ignoring problems I face the vast majority of mine, which is very difficult. Ever notice how ignoring a bad thing is so much easier than actually opening up the can of worms and learning to cope? My life is full of making wise decisions, trying to get further ahead, prioritizing, a job, and school on top of it all. Congratulations Kylie, no matter what people think, you are an adult.