It's no secret that growing up is a difficult, confusing, and long journey. You don't wake up one day and just call yourself a grown up in society, you slowly become one. This process usually happens in your early twenties and, for most of us, when we go to school away from home. Below are the 7 signs you are officially (and successfully!!) #adulting.

1. You realize how much food actually costs

For 18 years I lived in a house stocked with an abundance of food. I remember throwing in tons of snacks in my mom's grocery cart without even thinking about the price. Now, gone are the days I roll my eyes at my mom for buying "store brand" oreo's because my paychecks will only go so far at the grocery store.

2. You take advantage of sales

Pretty sure nobody on this Earth appreciates discounts, sales, and Black Friday shopping as much as a broke college student. Who would have thought that half price apps could make someones day?

3. You don't need to stay out all night

No, just because I don't party every night doesn't mean I'm a boring old cat lady. I just have tons of work to get done and want to wake up feeling rested, not hungover.

4. You like spending time with your family

When you live with your parents you don't ever want to go hangout with them, but when you live alone nothing is better than catching up with their corny jokes.

6. You have long term goals

In high school life was about what was going on that weekend. It was the football game, prom, and spring break. Everything revolved around having fun with your friends. However, in college you start to focus on your long term goals and building a future for yourself.

7. You no longer have a million friends

In life your lucky to get one or two really close friends that support you and care about how you are doing. As you become an adult, you realize how few people really want to do that for you. You lose touch with the fake friends and focus on spending time with the real ones.