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If Your Wish-List Looks Like This…You’re Adulting

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Kellie Anderson Student Contributor, Western University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Western chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

It’s that time of year again… Christmas! Which also means it’s time for you to make that list… you know, of all the things you want as presents (from Santa). 

When you were young I bet this list was PACKED with amazing toys that you had seen in various department stores, on commericals, or in the Sears Wish Book… They we’re flashy, colourful, made noise, annoyed your parents, and made you super happy… for a week.  

But, now you’re old… and what does one ask for when they’re old? Things they actually need. 

I’m sorry to break it to you, but if you’ve asked for any of the following practical things this year… it’s official…you’re adulting this Christmas. 

The “One Day I’ll Travel And Need This” Gift.

The “I’m Broke & Starving” Gift.

The “My Parents Health Benefits Are About To Run Out Which Means I’ll Have To Pay My Own Dentist Bill” Gift.

The “I’m Not Joking, I Actually Want A Vaccuum” Gift.

The “A Crock Pot Makes Me Feel Domestic & Good At Cooking… But I’ll Probably Still Make Kraft Dinner” Gift.

The “I’m Going To Entertain My Sophisticated Friends In My New Place” Gift.

The “I Need To Spruce Up My Apartment But Can’t Justify Spending My Own Money On These” Gift.

The “I Can’t Serve Wine In A Solo Cup Forever” Gift.

The “Trendy Apple Adult That Raves About Apple Products” Gift.

The “Mom I Can’t Afford Gas To Drive To Your Christmas Dinner” Gift.

The “Mom, It’s For My Saftey” Gift.

The “I Can’t Afford To Spend 200 Dollars On Warmth” Gift. 

Kellie Anderson is incredibly proud and excited to be Western Ontario's Campus Correspondent for the 2015-2016 year. She is currently in her fourth year of Media Information & Technoculture, and has an overflowing passion for creative writing. While Kellie loves to get wildly creative while writing fictional short stories, she has found that her true passion is in shedding light towards hard-hitting topics like Mental Illness - she believes that writing is the best healer. Kellie has some pretty BIG plans for her future and can't wait to graduate as a Her Campus Alumni! You can contact her at kellieanderson@hercampus.com.