Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and think, "Girl, you're growing up too fast." It feels like just yesterday I was being chased around to wash dishes, whining about every little thing, and having people pet and comfort me. I loved being around people back then. When I did chores like washing plates or sweeping the compound, Mom would say it was enough, and Dad would yell at my siblings to let me rest.
Now, here I am, all grown up and more withdrawn, handling my troubles without whining. I do every house chore myself without making a fuss about it. It's hard to believe that I'll be 20 in a few months. It feels like I was just a baby yesterday. How did I grow up so fast?
Sometimes, I don't want to grow up. I miss the simplicity of those childhood days when my biggest worry was finishing my homework or getting permission to play outside. There are moments when I wish I could go back to being that carefree kid who had everyone looking out for her. Growing up seemed to happen in the blink of an eye. One moment, I was the little kid everyone took care of, and now I'm the one taking care of myself.
The transformation is both surprising and a little bit overwhelming.
Pictures from my cleaning activity for today.
