1. Frequently thinking "decisions, decisions..."

This is when I start deciding where I want to go to college, what I want to do as a career (journalism/columnist) and what path I ultimately want to travel down.

2. Hearing my parents say "That's my baby!"

This is when my parents get to show off my accomplishments as I graduate high school. I can't wait to make them proud of how well they have raised me.

3. Flying from the nest

This is when I get to fly from the nest and see where the wind takes me. I get to become my own person, with different interests and the freedom to express them. I get to become an individual in the eyes of the world.

Age will not hold me back anymore.

5. Mastering the art of adulting

I will start learning my own lessons about responsibilities and life as they come at me. Hopefully, I can handle it with grace.

Life is hard, even as an adolescent! But adulting seems a little bit harder. You have to learn as you go and continue growing as a person.

5. Learning and growing

Life is always going to teach us something. Keeping an open mind and open eyes make the lessons easier to see.

We have the lessons our parents taught us as guidelines for life. But when you become an adult, you are expected to know the basics and learn the rest as life goes on.

6. Embracing my inner "Girl Meets World"

This 18-year-old girl is ready to take on the world headfirst! I am ready to learn new lessons, and I'm ready to leave my mark on this world.

This is when girl meets world.