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Meet Mari Andrew - a 29-year old DC-based writer and illustrator, who creates brutally honest and funny drawings inspired by her adult life. Ever since September 2015, she has been uploading pictures of her cool drawings to Instagram each day.

"I was sort of depressed and found myself going home just to watch Netflix way more often," Andrew told Business Insider. "I wanted a creative hobby, so I thought illustrating would be an easy, enjoyable way to document little moments from my everyday life."

Now, Andrews shares her comic strips, showing the harsh realities of adulting, with more than 40k followers on Instagram. She's featured every topic from dream boyfriends to the people you meet while traveling and all the funny problems in between. Take a look below.

If you enjoyed this article, also check out Chaz Hutton's series of illustrations inspired by adulthood.

More info: bymariandrew.com | Instagram (h/t: businessinsider, designtaxi)

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Foreign" and "plays in a band" would apply to my teenage self actually. Ages 12-13 would be more like "has spikey hair". Late teens - early 20's → robotics engineer, scientist, professor or having another of these geeky jobs/majors. Eventually I got me my Dr.Slump. ♥

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The curve for falling in love is extremely sad. It should at least stay at a pretty stable tableau...if it does not, you got to do something about it!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bored Panda reader aged 15-99: Which animals look cute in funny situations?

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So true. :) we forget our struggles. We should all cut ourselves some slack.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just don't ask WebMD anything, its almost always deadly and you must go to the hospital!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ey, that cactus is alive :) (places with dieying plants are making me run ;) )

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is painfully accurate. A lot of times, the people that complain the most actually contribute the least. :-/

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is pretty accurate but missing the biggest ones of all: vehicle, rent (utilities), and of course STUDENT LOANS

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

also.. BRAIN: Lets think about every embarrassing thing that's ever happened for the next 3 hours instead of sleep

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"buys you flowers to celebrate your promotion". But still doesn't want anything serious. Players...

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sites like OkCupid want you to write a lot about yourself, but most people seem to prefer Tinder.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a concert band member, I can say that the "switch" from clarinet to sax is really not much of a switch. It's like "switching" from hot coffee to iced coffee. :-o

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whaaaat? You're only as old as the people you date. I dated a 23 year old at 30! Not good for long-term commitment, but the point is, it can be done if you want!

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, you could add about five years to each of these for my generation. (Generation X) O.O

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I became a Dubstep and K-pop fan at 26. My 18 year-old sister & 12th y-o brohter introduced me to Skrillex! :D

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too late to change instrument is too true... I've had to play the cello for 5 years now and can't switch 😢

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In European studying abroad on the ERASMUS project is usually in the second year of university. 16 is actually too young to study abroad. I went to France for three weeks to learn business French when I was in my early 30's when on a Government training scheme.

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Noway never too old. Except the dating thing. Even then the older you get the wider the acceptable gap...

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how I spend money is soooo right, I either make £7 last two weeks or spend £200 in ten minutes

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Mine: Piano Food The ability to post live videos on Facebook My Whatsapp conversations Wifi Electric socket

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