After two hours of sleep and more cups of coffee than I can remember, I considered never graduating or at least further delaying the process. For lack of a better term, the realization of adulthood is scary, but it’s even scarier when you realize that you are an adult. Despite the support and occasional financial assistance from my parents, I am not a teenager anymore.

Three weeks ago, I watched my social media timelines fill with tips and suggestions on how to become a new, not revised, me in the upcoming year. While the messages were well-written, humorous and somewhat inspirational, I couldn’t help but think, why can’t I just build with the person I am now? Then I remembered that I can.

It’s difficult to look in the mirror and realize you just spent four years of your life drinking cheap vodka and perfecting the art of procrastination, but don’t worry. Take comfort in knowing 75 percent of your graduating class has done the same. So, what do you do? You take a deep breath and prepare yourself for reality.