Honestly, I spent way too much time trying to figure out what to write. I toyed around with a ton of ideas. I considered naming this The Verge of Adulthood and giving tips on how to adult but then I remembered that I still act like a child. I tried to find a movie, quote, or song that I could make relevant. Nothing worked. Eventually, I decided to just wing it. Apologies in advance for whatever I come up with.
I love birthdays. Any excuse to eat cake and tell embarrassing stories about my friends makes me happy. I’m the annoying person who calls you at midnight, posts birthday wishes on every social media platform, and makes collages full of hideous pictures. If you’re dumb enough to let me plan your party, you’ll be treated to an extravaganza. More often than not, I’m more excited than the birthday girl/boy. Needless to say, I go all out for my own birthday. It’s the one day a year that I willingly socialize. Birthday tiaras are a must. I pick elaborate themes and overdecorate. Mummy asks how complicated my wedding is going to be if I put this much thought into birthdays.
As I’ve gotten older, my birthdays have definitely gotten simpler. Gone are the days of intense party planning and inviting everyone I know. I went to boarding school, so I haven’t been home for my birthday in a few years. Going to uni in Scotland means that I’m far away from both my family and my closest friends. I’ve gotten used to facetime calls and belated celebrations. Now, I spend most of my energy planning my little sister’s parties instead of my own. That’s not to say that I stopped enjoying my birthday. My friends, no matter where they are, still make me feel loved, celebrated, and thoroughly embarrassed. My parents send tulips and cupcakes every year. I still force people to come to events that they probably don’t want to attend. Whether I have a blowout or a super lowkey day, I still love celebrating.
My 21st birthday is on Sunday, which is strange considering that I feel (and act) like a 12-year-old. Since the beginning of the month, people have been asking me what I want. I still haven’t come up with an answer. With only two days to go, I’ve officially given up on thinking of gifts. Instead, I’ve come up with a list of 21 things I hope my 21st year is full of.
- Serena Williams’ excellence
- Love
- Shondaland shows
- Mental, emotional, and financial stability
- Ice cream
- Milo’s cuddles
- Good grades
- Family gatherings
- Laughter
- Spa days
- McDonald’s runs with the flat
- Warm, fuzzy blankets
- Soup Club
- Books (and the time to read them)
- Netflix bingeing
- Late night conversations with my best friends
- Random dance parties
- Grandma’s stories
- The desire to go to the gym
- Growth
- Joy
Ahh 21! Wow I feel old!! I remember my 21st like yesterday (17 years ago!!) and I wanted so many wonderful things for my life ahead. Turns out I achieved them all, I hope you do too. xxx
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Thank you xxx
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Yes! As I’ve gotten older, birthdays just aren’t as big of a deal as they used to be. There’s a lot to life! 🙂
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Perspective definitely comes with age!
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this is amazing. I never had think of my all the years
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I want the desire to go to the gym too! It can be hard to find it for sure. Happy Birthday!
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Thank you xx
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You are an empowered youth and I wish you achieve all your goals for your 21st year of life. You have a world of opportunities, make the best of it and just stay happy! How I wish I was 21 again, not to re-do my life, but to have the energy I had when I was that age!
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God, my 21st was 23 ago lol!! And I still love to celebrate my birthday, I never takethe fun away (acting old is boring lol) but wish I had stuck to my list of dreams (unfortunately I had a negative situation that stopped that for 10 years!). Happy birthday!!
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I’m just like you, get really excited with other people’s birthdays!! Your list looks like a starting point for 21, enjoy this time of your life!!
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Thanks a lot for the informative post, it has made me known that there is more to life that just been a social party freak,i think i need to put more focus in improving my life each year of my life.
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Your birthday list is showing how wise you are at your young age. Celebrating a birthday is always fun, especially when you celebrate it with your dear friends and family. Anyway, happy birthday!
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