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6 Signs You Are A Grandma Trapped Inside A College Student

I just don't like going out and that's okay.

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6 Signs You Are A Grandma Trapped Inside A College Student
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I have always been more of a homebody, but it was not until recently that I noticed how much of a homebody I really am. I like to be familiar with what I am surrounding myself with and who I interact with. Believe me, I can talk to anyone and everyone no matter where I am; I am an extrovert, through and through. I used to really struggle with alone time. I felt that I always had to be doing something otherwise I would be missing out. I am frequently referred to as a grandma. I enjoy going to the movies, out to dinner, concerts, or to big social gatherings but I think I prefer the comforts of being a "grandma" a little more often.

1. I watch the Game Show Network for hours at a time.

I don't just mean two episodes of Family Feud, I'm talking that it's all that is ever on my TV. When I'm lounging around the house on the weekend, it's quite possible that I had the Game Show Network on my TV for six hours. I probably didn't watch it that whole time but every time I could catch a few minutes of it, I'm sure I could pick up exactly where they were in the game show, because I watch a lot of game shows.

2. I enjoy coloring in coloring books more than children.

My grandma and I bond by coloring in our adult coloring books. I also color in my coloring book while watching the Game Show Network. I can combine two of my favorite activities, what could be better?

3. I sometimes go to bed before 9 p.m.

I always used to make fun of my parents and grandparents for this but now I understand. It's so refreshing to wake up early in the morning and actually feel refreshed because you went to bed so early. This is incredibly hard to do in college because most nights, I haven't even had time to sit down and look at my homework but every chance that I get to go to bed early, I do.

4. I like to bake.

I'm not going to claim that I'm good at baking but I love to do it. I don't love cleaning up after I'm done as much. From cookies to banana bread, I just get excited when I think about the different things I can bake!

5. I like to coupon.

Okay, I think like was an inaccurate word for this. I LOVE to coupon. I think this is something that my grandma actually taught me. I find great excitement in saving money.

6. I catch myself calling my friends "honey" too often.

This originally started because I work with children but it later developed into me calling my friends this and it just kind of stuck.

So to conclude, while my friends are going out and having fun, I'm having fun doing my "grandma" things. Even as an extrovert being a homebody is one of my favorite things to do because even though I love to talk; I need my time to relax.


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