Is AnyoneTruely Mature?

My best friend, Sarah, is studying abroad in Morocco and reading her blogs has given me the motivation to start one of my own. Even though it will not be nearly as fascinating as hers, I do believe that it will be fun to write about life here in Michigan, or as our state welcome sign says, "PURE Michigan"

Today I learned a valuable lesson about maturity. In a random conversation I had with someone I hardly ever talk to, this person brought up the inequality in the punishment system at the college I go to. Apparently, there was a situation where people were underage drinking, and even though she was not, she is still being forced to move off campus. What amazed me about this conversation was her reaction: "It is what it is". She knew that if she were to be in a situation where she was at a party where there was underage drinking, that there could be possible ramifications. But what amazes me the most, she isn't really all that upset, and that she is more frustrated with her "friends" that don't understand why she is not mad or upset about the injustice they are facing. She told me that she just doesn't see the point in frivolous and wasted anger, and that she knew the consequences. Seems to me like she is being the bigger adult here.

I guess when looking at my life, I have to wonder how maturely I handle situations. Do I freak out and overreact when I feel that there is an injustice, or do I react as I should: As an Adult. At the age of 21, I want nothing more than my friends and family to treat me as an adult, but how can I expect to be treated anything more than a child when I am handling situations immaturely?

I guess my kudos go out to the wonderful woman whom I had a random conversation with today. Thank you, ma'am, for teaching me a valuable lesson about maturity, and I look forward to learning many more things from you.

I feel like I could write a novel tonight, but alas! I have homework to do.