Growing Up

     Being an adult is never fun or easy. I'm learning to miss being a kid, but looking forward to being more responsible. I think this is something I have struggled with my entire life. Wanting to be independent but not wanting the responsibilities that come along with that Independence. Working full time, being in school, and balancing the lifestyle of a young college kid and relationships is difficult. It isn't as easy as it may be on paper.
      Growing up is a sticky kind of situation and I've not done an awful job so far. I like the nice things that I have and the great people that I surround myself with. But it is hard and it's not always enjoyable. I do know that it won't always be enjoyable and there are struggles, and it is good to know that my life is as enjoyable and easy as possible. I try to think of ways to make others suffer less and this usually brings me great joy. It lifts my spirits and reminds me that there are worse things that could be happening in my life.
     I have currently taken up the act of donating my plasma to a local bank here in Louisiana, twice a week. Donating plasma has great health benefits and makes me feel good about myself, I guess. I recently decided to start donating plasma/blood because of the great need for it in the United States. Plasma is more renewable than red blood cells and saves just as many lives. I can only hope to possibly save someone in need or on the brink of death.


     Here goes, sticky, yucky, adulthood.

-Ashley