if this is growing up....

if growing up means waking up early in the morning to get ready for work, then i am.
if growing up means sitting down in front of the computer 8 hours a day, then i am.
if growing up means talking to other people of all ages and be treated as their equal, then i am.
if growing up means ending the day tired and sleepy from too much work, then i am.

if growing up means doing your own laundry during your one free day, then i am.
if growing up means cooking your own meals and do the dishes afterwards, then i am.
if growing up means shopping for your own monthly grocery and other neccessities, then i am.
if growing up means budgeting your own salary over a month's expenses, then i am

if growing up means sharing a flat with friends, then i am.
if growing up means living on your own, without your family, then i am.
if growing up means making decisions on your own, then i am.
if growing up means facing each day on your own, then i am.