#htgtfu

[typesetjez]

I’m annoyed to report that tumblr has removed #howtogrowthefuckup. Claims I was using the account for spam, despite not posting in over a year. I spoke to “support” to try to dispute this and they told me there’s no way to get back deleted content, regardless of the reason.

Some of the guides are still available at archive.org and I’ll think about uploading to my personal site. I haven’t done anything with HTGTFU in a long time because t*mblr is such a toxic environment, but I knew it was okay to leave because the guides still existed and helped literal tens of thousands of people. I’m thankful I was able to help so many in the last 7 years. I don’t really have any better way to get the word out than this, since the site is just...gone. If HTGTFU was important to you, please spread the word to those who need to know. Love you all ⭐️

If you want to keep up with me, you can find me on twitter @typesetjez. It’s doubtful I’ll see your messages on tumblr, but I’ll try to remember to check in occasionally.

[weve-never-been-alive]

I'm making a list of all the food I have in my freezer and cupboards, and honestly, it does not feel weird to me. I feel like I should do this more often as to better evaluate my spending and eating habits. This is gonna help me meal plan like a BOSS!!!! My parents have always had a freezer and cupboards full of food they're never gonna actually eat, and that always annoys me SO MUCH!!!!! CLEAN OUT YO DAMN FREEZER! THERE ARE PEAS AND DICED ONIONS ALL OVER YOUR UTILITY ROOM FLOOR!!!! COOK EM OR CHUCK EM, PEOPLE! COOK EM OR CHUCK EM! And finish the bag before you buy new ones! I'm pretty sure they have five bags of diced onions in that frosty abyss cos Mum is never sure if she has enough at home for chilli so she buys a new bag every time. STOOOOOOP!!!!!! Oh great, you've only got 1/8th of a bag left. Ya shoulda just made the last lot with extra onions. Now this one won't have enough in! Chuck some onion powder in. You'll be fine! Oh Lordy. Don't even get me STARTED on the baking cupboard. Eric Bittle, his Moomaw, and all the other forbearers of his family would be ASHAMED! It's awful. Anyway, PLEASE don't let me end up like my parents. Prevention starts now.

[leah-of-troy]

Anyone know any blogs similar to "how to grow the fuck up"?

They've been taken down (not sure when, don't have Tumblr dates turned on)

[artista-e-dolci]

I made a pie! And it was really yummy! I've been learning to cook all by myself recently and I feel like it's finally paying off.

[weve-never-been-alive]

HAPPY ONE YEAR OF INDEPENDENT LIVING TO ME!!!!! 🏠😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Supermarkets don't really do off the shelf Happy Anniversary cakes, so I got a Happy Birthday one. And then Mum, Dad and I ate some. And I rearranged it. Happy Darth is more me anyway! Although now it says Happy Art. 😳🍰🍰😋 Which is even more me! I made it!!!!! ☺️

[tiredpansy]

How the fuck do you write a personal statement??????

[kazhloar]

howtogrowthefuckup:

I know it can be a nightmare to dig through our tags and see all those asks and not the guides. So here is a handy-dandy list of all our “official” how-to posts.

Apartments/Houses/Moving

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 1: Are You Sure? (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 2: Finding the Damn Apartment (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 3: Questions to Ask about the Damn Apartment (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 4: Packing and Moving All of Your Shit (The Responsible One)

How to Protect Your Home Against Break-Ins (The Responsible One)

Consumer Information

How to Open a Bar Tab (The Sudden Adult)

Bar Etiquette (The Sudden Adult)

Customer Etiquette - tag, mostly follower suggestions

Education

How to Find a Fucking College (The Sudden Adult)

How to Find Some Fucking Money for College (The Sudden Adult)

What to Do When You Can’t Afford Your #1 Post-Secondary School (The Sudden Adult)

Stop Shitting on Community College Kids (Why Community College is Fucking Awesome) (The Responsible One)

How to Ask for a Recommendation Letter (The Responsible One)

How to Choose a College Major (The Sudden Adult)

What’s the Deal with 3-Hour Classes: a List of Pros and Cons (The Responsible One)

Reasons to Take a Foreign Language in High School (The Responsible One)

Finances

How to Write a Goddamn Check (The Responsible One)

How to Convince Credit Companies You’re Not a Worthless Bag of Shit (The Responsible One)

Debit vs Credit (The Responsible One)

What to Do if Your Wallet is Stolen/Lost (The Sudden Adult)

Budgeting 101 (The Responsible One)

Important Tax Links to Know (The Responsible One)

How to Choose a Bank Without Screwing Yourself (The Responsible One)

Health

How to Stop Whining and Make a Damn Appointment (The Responsible One)

How to Deal with a Chemical Burn (The Responsible One)

How to Take Care of Yourself When You’re Sick (The Responsible One)

Deal with your Wisdom Teeth Pain, You Baby (The Responsible One)

Should I See an OBGYN? A Q&A for Vagina Owners (The Responsible One)

Home Life & Cleaning

How Not to Live in Filth (The Sudden Adult)

Grow Up and Buy Your Own Groceries (The Responsible One)

How to Do Your Laundry Without Ruining Your Wardrobe (The Responsible One)

How to Unclog Your Drain [Without Chemicals] (The Responsible One)

Important Documents

How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate (The Responsible One)

How to Get a Replacement ID (The Responsible One)

Job Hunting

How to Write a Resume Like a Boss (The Responsible One)

How to Write a Cover Letter Someone Will Actually Read (The Responsible One)

How to Handle a Phone Interview without Fucking Up (The Responsible One)

10 Sites to Start Your Job Search (The Responsible One)

10 Ways to Win at Job Fairs (The Responsible One)

How to Crush It at Your Interview (The Responsible One)

Questions to Ask in an Interview [Resource Links] (The Responsible One)

Interview Tips for (Public) Librarians (The Responsible One)

List of Jobs Based on Social Interaction Levels (The Sudden Adult)

How to Avoid Falling into a Pit of Despair While Job Hunting (The Responsible One)

Job Ettiquette

Should I Add CoWorkers on Social Media? (The Sudden Adult)

Life Skills

Staying in Touch with Friends/Family (The Sudden Adult)

How to Make a List of Goals (The Responsible One)

How to Ask a Good Question (The Responsible One)

How to Improve Your Typing Speed (The Responsible One)

Miscellaneous

What to Expect from the Hell that is Jury Duty (The Responsible One)

How to (Safely) Celebrate with Fireworks (The Responsible One)

Relationships

Marriage: What the Fuck Does It Mean and How the Hell Do I Know When I’m Ready? (Guest post - The Northwest Adult)

How Fucked Are You for Moving In with Your Significant Other: An Interview with an Actual Real-Life Couple Living Together™ (mintypineapple  and catastrofries)

How to Stay in Contact During a Long-Distance Relationship (The Responsible One)

How to Make Friends as an Adult (The Sudden Adult)

Self Care, Beauty, & Fashion

How to Find the Right Heels for You (The Responsible One)

Get Rid of Acne - Fast! (The Responsible One)

Travel & Vehicles

How to Winterize Your Piece of Shit Vehicle (The Responsible One)

How to Make Public Transportation Your Bitch (The Responsible One)

How to Survive Plane Trips (The Sudden Adult)

What to Do After a Car Accident (The Sudden Adult)

Other Blog Features

Apps for Asshats

Harsh Truths & Bitter Reminders

Adulting Fails (Posts regularly on Fridays)

Adulting Wins (Posts regularly on Wednesdays)

Success Stories

[Note: This post will be updated as new guides are written, please click here to see the full, updated post.]