I have become what I feared the most - a living at home college graduate.
This phase of life is not uncommon anymore. The New York Times wrote about it, and when the New York Times goes out of its way to comment on today's youth, then you know they are on to something. So far the experience has not been too bad. No imposed curfews, not too many chores. But it's the little things that have changed, or how my parents think I have.
For example, the other day a beer commercial for Bud Light played while I was watching television with my mom. At the end of the commercial she turns to me and asks,
"Look Matty. Beer, it's a beer commercial. Do you ever drink beer with your friends?" Embarrassed and like a teenager I reply, "mooom."
In hindsight what I would have liked to have said would have gone something like,
"Yes, sometimes I drink beer with my friends. Sometimes I drink margaritas with my friends. Sometimes I drink hard liquor on its own with my friends. For the most part I drink moderate portions and if I don't, I always find a safe ride home. However, I can assure you I never drink Bud Light."
I will have to have this conversation with her another time.
