Being told time and time again about we look young definitely gets old after the 12th time. And "at least you'll look young when you get older" isn't exactly something to look forward to. But here are some of the pros of looking like you're 16 when you're actually 22:
Bring on the kids' menu
Are you actually questioning whether I want a $15 salmon or a grilled cheese with some fries? Pshh. I'd like my crusts cut off, please.
Hello holiday kids' table
Growing up, you might have always dreamed of the day you were finally old enough to sit with the adults at Thanksgiving. But now, you take your spot with the other kids where you aren't bombarded with "how's school going?" and "are you ready to graduate" questions.
People underestimate your intelligence
When you look like you're still a high school sophomore, people aren't usually expecting to hear you talk about your senior research getting published, or looking for entry-level jobs that are salary, not hourly. SURPRISE!
Spending so much money on anti-aging cream? Can't Relate.
That's right, it's our time. While everyone around us is spending large amounts on money on products to help them not look 40, we baby-faces are over here just trying to relate to the hassle. Sorry if we aren't that sympathetic.
We look so much more innocent than our adult-faced friends
Growing up you had adults fooled that you could do no wrong, based solely off your adorable cheeks and big doe-like eyes. With great power comes great responsibility, my friends.
Cashiers don't even bother asking us to sign up for the store credit card
I can't begin to explain how much faster I can get checked-out at TJ Maxx when the employees assume I am not old enough to have a credit card.
Wear those old high school hoodies, nobody will even notice
Want to wear that super comfy softball hoodie from freshmen year in high school? Throw your hair in a ponytail and wear some sneakers, and boom, you've instantly taken the on the persona of your 13-year-old self.
The low-key fun of having to show your I.D. to get into an R-rated movie
Yeah, yeah, it's annoying when people are constantly pointing out how young you look. But showing your I.D. to the ticket-person at the movies and having them respond, "Oh, I'm sorry. Enjoy your movie" will never get old.
Getting compliments how you haven't changed in years
Picture this: It's your birthday and your mom makes a 'happy birthday' post on her Facebook. The majority of the comments include old teachers, friends' parents, and relatives saying how you haven't changed much throughout the years. Listen, if someone wants to say I still look cute and adorable as I did as a fourth-grader, go right ahead.
You actually get to look younger when you are older
Even though people saying it over and over again is pretty annoying, it really is true. Who doesn't want to look super young when you really aren't? There will come a day when you learn to love your baby-face. But until then, I will continue to enjoy my young-looking benefits. Pass the grilled cheese, please!
