I remember ten years ago how excited I was to finally turn 18 and be a legal adult. I was carefree and had little to worry about. Fast forward to today, and now I am 28. A lot has changed over the last ten years. Even within the last five years, there were significant events that occurred. There have been many thoughts that have crossed my mind about growing another year older. I have compiled a list of 28 of those most common thoughts:

1. I am another year closer to 30.

2. Can I say I am in my mid 20's anymore?

3. I want to say I am still in my mid 20's because I don't want to accept the fact that I'm more into my late 20's.

4. I am not where I thought I would be 10 years ago.

5. I am not even where I thought I would be 5 years ago.

6. I haven't dated in over 5 years-should I maybe do something about that?

7. A small part of me wants to pursue this but mostly I don't have the time, money or energy to be bothered.

8. I am amazed and grateful that my parents have not kicked me out of their house yet.

9. I mean I didn't turn out that great-but I didn't turn out that bad either, right?

10. I am so glad I am not a teacher.

11. I am about to attend my 10-year high school reunion in September.

12. All of my friends are getting married and having kids and I'm like, "Come here, kitty."

13. It would be great if I could start saving my money instead of spending it all of the time.

14. I never thought my boss would be younger than me.

15. There are people from my high school finishing their residency as a doctor-but hey someone has to sell the new "Mario Kart" right?

16. My parents are in their 60's.

17. I am glad I'm not married to the guy I thought I loved at 22.

18. I am also glad I do not have children...yet, anyway.

19. I spend too much time playing video games but I don't care; I have cat-like reflexes.

20. I hope I do graduate with my bachelor's degree next year.

21. I do not even want to think about how much student debt I will have accumulated by the time I finish my degree program.

22. I don't know about you, but I'm not feeling like 22 anymore.

23. Maybe I will actually have my life together when I finally do hit 30.

24. The age when I finally bit the bullet and get my first women's wellness exam. Better late than never right?

25. Someone once told me to "enjoy my quarter-life crisis."

26. It's something you don't enjoy, and it's something I'm still in the middle of with no end in sight.

27. I have only had one full-time job in my life so far.

28. At least I'm still alive. Here's to the next 28 years!