21 years old. For some reason, I expected it to be a bigger deal. Probably would have been if my life style was different. However, on my 21 birthday I helped renovate my grandma's house, had supper with all of my family, and watched TV with my little sister. Really exciting.
I find it very interesting the emphasis we put on the 21st year of our lives. Because let's be honest, no one who wants to drink waits until they are 21. Just like no one who wants to smoke waits until they are 18. No one who wants to play a mature game or watch an R rated movie waits until they are 17. Sure, these are blanket generalizations, there are exceptions.
Without these "rules" we are supposed to play by, would the same emphasis be put on such birthdays? Without these off-limit substances or activities still be as appealing? I can't help but think about this.
My birthday was boring, but I'd rather be boring rather than wake up and not remember anything. My real birthday celebration begins today as I head to Orange City to see a play and help a friend with a city wide story time. I'm excited to see my friends after a summer in Waco. Beyond that, I'm not very exciting. Big news, right?
Until next time, happy un-birthday. ;)
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