a grown-up finds herself with nothing better to do

grabbed from marco the boyfriend:

Place an X beside the item that applies to you, and add them up. The sum will be your supposed mental age.

[] I know how to make a pot of coffee.
[x] I keep track of dates using a calendar....
[] own more than one credit card....
[] I know how to change the oil in my car.
[x] I can do my own laundry.
[x] I vote every election.
[x] I can cook for myself.
[x] I think politics are exciting.
[x] I balance my checkbook.

Total: 6

[x] I show up for school/college/work every day early.
[x] I always carry a pen in my pocket/purse. (Plus, I have a stash in my office teacher desk and one at home, too.)
[] I've never gotten a detention. (wala namang detention sa pilipinas, anubuh!)
[] I have never smoked a cigarette. (Make that 404 sticks to date.)
[] I have never gotten completely trashed.
[] I have forgotten my own birthday at least once. (hey, a manyel birthday is a manyel holiday!)
[x] I like to take walks by myself.
[x] I watch talk shows.
[x] I know what "credibility" means without looking it up.
[x] I drink coffee at least once a week. (More like twice a day at least.)

Total: 6

[x] I know how to do the dishes.
[x] I can count to 10 in another language. (Three other languages, actually.)
[x] When I say I'm going to do something I do it. (Eventually.)
[] I can mow the lawn. (If I had a lawn.)
[x] I can make adults laugh without being stupid.
[] I remember to water the plants.
[x] I study only when I have to.
[x] I pay attention at work.
[] I remember to feed my pets/child.

Total: 6

[x] I can spell "experience" without looking it up.
[] I work out on a regular basis.
[x] I clean up my own mess.
[] The people at Starbucks know me by name.
[] My favorite kind of food is take out.
[x] I have gained weight since high school.

[x] The first thing I do when I wake up is get caffeine.
[x] I can go to the store without getting something I don't need.
[x] I understand political jokes the first time they are said.
[x] I can type quickly.

Total: 7

[x] I have realized that the weather forecast changes every hour. (since living in gray Fukui, I've had my fair share of necessary weather-talk and weather-greet)
[] My only friends are from my place of employment. (heck, no!)
[] I have been to a tupperware party. (How 70's, far out! Probably a cup and saucer-party in the future)
[] I have realized that no one will take you seriously unless you are over the age of 25 and have a job.
[] I have more bills than I can pay.
[] Almost all my friends are older than I am.
[x] I can say no to staying out all night.
[x] I use the internet every day.
[] My wardrobe hasn't changed in a while.
[x] i can read a book and actually finish it. (

Total: 4

Nyel's mental age: 29 (I'm OLD! Sh*t.)