I have watched the recent movie adaptation of The Little Prince the other day. It was a heart-wrenching story. I totally regret not being able to read the book yet. So maybe one of these days, to make up for the lost time, I’d pick up a copy of it at a nearby bookstore and submerge myself to its wonders. What really touched me the most was the subjects it took. It tackles adulthood and human relationships. Well, two relevant things that are driving me insane lately. 

It is hard to be an adult. You have to live as independently as possible. You have to stand on your own. You have to find a job after graduation. Not just a job to fill your bum hours but a stable job that will have a say on your future. Being employed is quite scary because it is another big responsibility. But admit it, nothing is more fulfilling than to treat your family to dinner or to buy a ticket to see your favorite artist perform using your hard-earned money. Adulthood might also mean moving out to some. You have to cook for yourself and do laundry on your own. You even have take care of yourself when you get sick. Growing up is not easy. It is not just another level promotion in school. You do not follow a curriculum anymore. You make your own and that’s what you use. Making decisions is vital in this stage. You have to be very careful in whatever you do because your single mistake has a bigger impact than before. As an adult you are expected to act mature, to single out the things you do not need, and focus on your priorities and goals. There may be lessons that you learned in school but it doesn’t prepare you enough to all the challenges you will endure along the way. I don’t think anybody would ever be prepared because nobody could say the exact future. You may have an idea, but it will remain a presumption until it really happens. Maybe life’s supposed to be that way. You do not need to learn everything at once. You learn things along the way. 

Relationships also move to a higher level while you grow old. As you meet new people and create a larger circle of friends, things get complicated as well. You make and break relationships. Sometimes you feel as though you're moving away from people who you used to know even if you do not want it to happen. While you want to grow together with the people close to you from the beginning, circumstances tell you that you have to grow apart. The ties you have with people can make you strong but it can also test your frailty.

I guess it really takes a lot to be an adult.