What is growing up?

Growing up is realising that other things take precedence over your dreams and hopes and longings. It is worries, cares and troubles. It is the subtle sense of responsibility creeping up to the forefront of your mind.

Sometimes, growing up involves breaking your own heart.

“When we are children we seldom think of the future. This innocence leaves us free to enjoy ourselves as few adults can. The day we fret about the future is the day we leave our childhood behind.” 
― Patrick Rothfuss, The Name of the Wind