Our generation can be characterized as live fast die young. It's an age consumed by temporary highs, unique jargon, and of course, a looming presence of social media. As a millennial, there are often times where I feel out of touch with my generation and know that I am not the only one who feels this way. And so, I present "19 Signs You're a Grandmother In Your Own Generation."
1. You often wonder about the origins of our lingo. You're dying of a laughter? Okay, if you say so. I suppose that's a better way to go than most.
2. And are constantly looking up slang words on urban dictionary because unfortunately there's no course titled "How to Be Lit With Your Homies 101"
3. When you finally get comfortable enough with a word, you're about fifty years too late because there's a new word.
4. There's just a constant struggle with you trying to keep up with the crowd.
5. You turn on the radio only to turn it off because you're either baffled or appalled by what's playing.
6. Getting to bed before midnight is of high priority in your life.
7. And so, your friends know not to make plans with you to go out at 10 pm because that's just madness.
8. And on the off chance that you decide to grace any night scene, you often regret it because you can't imagine how anyone can enjoy listening to music at that volume without having their eardrums bleed.
9. Because of this, people often question your idea of a good time. (Shout out to TGIF for Bingo Wednesdays.)
10. And nothing sounds more exciting than baking with your girlfriends.
11. Technology is your worst enemy.
12. When you see someone wearing shorts and a t-shirt in 60 degree weather, you become genuinely concerned for their health.
13. When you discovered snapchat filters, your reaction was probably similar to that of a cat with new ball of yarn.
14. You strive for practicality in all aspect of your life, especially in your attire.
15.You have to stop yourself from calling people who are less than a year younger than you "sweetie" or "hun" because you don't want to sound condescending.
16. Your solution to any ailment is tea with honey and lemon. Sore throat? Tea with honey and lemon. Stuffy nose? Tea with honey and lemon. Death? Tea with honey and lemon will probably help.
17. You find yourself often complaining about the little things that our generation does and reminisce over the "good old days".
