Freaky Fantastic Future

I know I've said before that I'm used to thinking of The Future only in terms of how many days I have until my beer supply will need restocking. Most "adults" look at me with mild curiosity, and a dash of...pity? when I tell them this. I bring this up because, I signed up for health insurance today!! (<-- the exclamations are to signify the squeaky/psychotic voice I must use when saying this). Health insurance is great, I am...pumped? to have it provided as a benefit of the new job. HOWEVER, now I'm having to learn all about income continuation insurance (for when I become deathly ill, or require major surgery) and life insurance (for when I croak!) and blah blah blah when you have a spouse and dependents! Um, I know I just got my first Real Job, but now suddenly I'm married, have children, getting into car accidents, and then dying? You would think my Risk Management background would enable me to analyze these things in a rational manner. HA! As you can see, that is not exactly the case. Lots of things are exciting about growing up: having my own place with a balcony, constantly being spoiled by my friends & family, enjoying being in a real relationship, and YES having a Real Job. I guess, sometimes it all seems to be happening so fast - one minute I'm 18 and clueless, and the next I'm talking about paying for my own funeral. Here, I'll say it for you "Welcome to the Real World, Steph!" Neat.