You still have the occasional crazy night — but it's usually at one of your friend's places because the thought of spending even 15 minutes in a loud, crowded bar sounds like a fate worse than hell. Plus, at least one of you has gotten really into artisanal cheeses, and partying at home gives you the chance to indulge in them.
You've finally mastered the art of paying your rent and bills, and this brings you all a level of confidence that infiltrates virtually every aspect of your lives (exhibits A and B: You ask for that raise, and you realize you absolutely can rock red lipstick). Coming into financial security also means that when you take girls' trips out of town, you're no longer sleeping seven to a room, and you totally splurge on massages.
The surreal nature of seeing your friends become moms begins to fade, and "I can't, I'm breast feeding" becomes the new "I can't, I'm too hungover." You no longer seek advice from your pals on whether you should get a tattoo and instead begin to compare interest rates on mortgages.
Your metabolism has definitely slowed, but luckily, your friends are in the same boat, so you always have someone to drink cold-pressed juice or go to that trendy barre class with.
