When thinking of the transition from childhood to adulthood, one typically pinpoints a certain age or event. However, is it really the passage of time that makes you into an adult? I believe that it's not a certain age, but a variety of events, triumphs, and tribulations that define the transfer from being a child to an adult. Nonetheless, even the true definition of being an adult is a bit skewed. Yes, there are certain conditions you must realize and partake in before reaching adulthood, but can one truly ever claim to obtain and/or practice such circumstances on a daily basis? Adulthood isn't the practice of being a model citizen every second of one's life. In fact, being able to care for yourself, as well as for others, demonstrates true human maturity. Terms such as responsibility, compassion, independence, and so forth all appear in our heads when we think of adulthood, but as humans we can't be perfect. So to put it simply, you do not become an adult overnight, nor can you claim that a single event in your life gave you all the prowess necessary to be an adult. From my 18 years on this planet, I can't claim to have faced all the challenges of adulthood, nor can I claim that I ever will, but certain events in my life, if not giving me the experience directly, have given me insights into the next phases of life. You see, adulthood isn't the final stage of life. Life is an ever-progressing phenomenon with perpetual tasks, hardships and even mysteries. However, I believe that from my experiences I have reached the blossomings of adulthood, entering the new stage from child to adult. A collection of things in my lifetime have started to pave the path to adulthood. There have been a variety of experiences in my life that have made me grow into the person I am today. Firstly, in early 2012, two very significant events happened. I got my first job and earned my driver's license; two things that are very important to a growing adole