Hello, I grew up.

This is my first Chamber of Commerce networking event--ever. I have been so excited all week, anticipating this social gathering of business owners and professionals--my doorway to the adult world. I mean, I have been an adult for a long time now, but recently I just feel more like one.

I enter and give them my business cards, give a little shpeel about the firm, blah, blah. Then I walk in the room where the food and drinks are served and I am a little confused: is this a joint meeting between the Senior Citizens Center and the Chamber of Commerce? I look around a bit more and take a peek at people's name tags, especially the ones that look more "senior". I say hello to a man in front of me in line for food, and sneak the question of whether everyone here tonight is for the Chamber of Commerce? Yes, of course, he claims.

Oh, how interesting. This means I am officially an adult, trying to mix in with other adults in society, many of whom have all white hair.

I am sorry but when did we grow up? How come they forgot to blow the horn at that grand moment?