5 Things People Do All the Time as an Adult

As a kid, some things seem impossible. Likewise, when we imagine ourselves as adults, our mindsets, activities, and facts feel out of reach and far-fetched.

But when we mature and become adults, those things are suddenly within reach, easy, and natural. And because of technological advances, something once thought of as science fiction is now our reality.

5 Things People Do All the Time as an Adult – But Thought Was Impossible Growing Up

Each person of these generations saw the inception of the cell phone and, eventually, the smartphone, which is essentially like having a computer, television, or calculator, amongst other things, in the palm of your hand.

1. Carry Around a Computer, Television, and Calculator

For millennials and older generations, once an episode aired, there was no way to see it again until re-runs became a thing. But even then, live weekly television airings were a must-see event.

2. Watching a TV Show On-Demand

A commentator voices their love of contemporary digital photography, where you can “see the photo you took right away and delete and redo if you don’t like it.” They also point out the difficulty of the past process.

3. Instant Photography

Do you remember sitting by your radio or boom box, impatiently waiting for your favorite song to come on the airwaves? How about the cat-like reflexes one must possess to record that song onto a cassette tape?

4. Listen to Any Song Anytime

If you lived in a disciplined household, chances are the idea of eating breakfast for dinner was ridiculous. But as adults, we realize there are no rules about when we can or cannot eat something.

5. Breakfast Food for Dinner

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