I wish the older generation would just come off the "fact" that, once you hit the age of 20, it's time to look for a marriage partner. We are in the 21st century darlings. It's not me being picky or being so full of myself, no. It's me having a voice and thinking for myself and having my own opinions on things that usually was seen as a topic where many women had no say in, were told to shut up and just go along with. 

So my big sister got married at 18. It was her choice. It doesn't mean I am going to be the same. We are all unique individuals. Not everyone wants to be bound to someone so fast. We all have different views, opinions, attitudes.

To be honest I don't look at it like "one day I'm gonna see all my friends settled and with kids and I'm gonna want some too." If I'm gonna end up being a crazy cat lady, I'll gladly be one. And there's plenty of kids out there to adopt that seriously want a home if I ever thought of never getting married but having a child. 

These social norms and expectations annoy me. Frustrate me. I still feel like a child inside that's not been given enough time to grow up. Yes I may sound stupidly mature sometimes, but, I still freakin cry like a baby if I get something in my damn eye and get irritable and cry if I don't sleep enough. And you wanna throw me into a marriage filled with responsibilities of taking care of others when I can't even take care of myself?? 😂😂 

I am grateful that my parents have slightly come away from being so forceful with marriage. Actually they have come away from it A LOT because certain events have shown them to treat your child like a human. Not a mission. Not a task.

Extended family can be a bugger, however, none of their children have even reached the age of rebellion let alone marriage so they are inexperienced and speak empty words. They are just mere spectators whose words weigh absolutely nothing but are like irritable mosquito bites nonetheless. 

I'm not being difficult. I'm not stupid. I just have a mind of my own and I'm still growing. And all I ask for is room to grow. Not to be pestered with things that I'm mentally, physically and emotionally not ready for.