23 Adorable Totoro Cakes That Will Take You Back To Your Childhood

    Life is a cake.

    Norberto Briceño
    by Norberto Briceño

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. As time goes by...

    2. ...your inner child will disappear...

    3. ...slowly fading away...

    4. ...until you're an adult who's lost a sense of awe and wonder.

    5. When people say you should grow up...

    6. ...ask, "Why?"

    7. Without your childlike qualities...

    8. ...you're only a shell of a person.

    9. While navigating the waters of adulthood, never forget the child inside you.

    10. Never forget the things you loved and the weird quirks that made you who you are.

    11. Never forget the people who made you smile...

    12. ...who made you feel special...

    13. ...and who made you feel welcome.

    14. Never forget the first imaginary friend who kept you company...

    15. ...and taught you the importance of having a vivid imagination.

    16. Never forget the little troublemaker inside you...

    17. ...who likes to shake things up in the face of authority.

    18. As you grow up and learn the harsh realities of life...

    19. As you crash through the struggles of adulthood...

    20. Enjoy every second of it.

    21. Because even though life might be bitter at times...

    22. ...it's the sweet moments that we live for...

    23. And make the whole journey worth it.