21st Birthday
Well, it was eventful to say the least.
I woke up feeling 21, if that makes any sense. I don't know if I'm truly grasping that concept right now, but I'm working my mind around it. I've taken on more responsibility this year as a whole, but it's only recently that I've felt like it was actually necessary I take it on. Before, it was going above and beyond. Now, I'm required to be as grown up as I've been acting. It's a little annoying, but I'll get over it, I'm sure.
Today I went to the Loons game which was promptly rained out at four and a half innings with the Loons still losing 9 - 0. Grandpa bought me my first alcoholic drink (strawberry daiquiri), and I took Amber and Shawn on a tour of the stadium. The thunderstorm was pretty sweet to be honest. Apparently, I was born during a thunderstorm. Go figure.
Afterward, we went to Bennigan's and I got the usual song and dance from the staff along with some free desert. Finally, when dad came home, he brought wine coolers. I just finished my second half an hour ago. It was pretty tasty actually, plus low alcohol context, which I'm not opposed to.
I made it 21 years without taking a sip of alcohol, and I find that pretty awesome considering my choice of college and other factors. It's pretty much what I expected, so I doubt I'm going to abuse it. I have no desire to make an offering to the porcelain god in any case. For those looking to get me drunk, don't count on it happening. I got a bit buzzed from the daiquiri, and that's pretty much as far as I'm willing to take it for now. Getting trashed is not my idea of fun.
As for presents, I got lots of new clothes from my grandparents, a pocket knife and a webcam from my uncle, and an iPhone from my dad which is probably going to ruin my life with distractions.
Currently, I'm a little worried about finding a second job so I can make up the money for my first semester's rent, but that's all that's really bothering me at the moment. Life is finally starting to settle down again, and I'm enjoying a little bit of well-earned relaxation. After my mild explosion of recklessness, I'm ready to mellow out again. Four year cycles, my friends. I swear, I'm running through the same four years over and over again.
I woke up feeling 21, if that makes any sense. I don't know if I'm truly grasping that concept right now, but I'm working my mind around it. I've taken on more responsibility this year as a whole, but it's only recently that I've felt like it was actually necessary I take it on. Before, it was going above and beyond. Now, I'm required to be as grown up as I've been acting. It's a little annoying, but I'll get over it, I'm sure.
Today I went to the Loons game which was promptly rained out at four and a half innings with the Loons still losing 9 - 0. Grandpa bought me my first alcoholic drink (strawberry daiquiri), and I took Amber and Shawn on a tour of the stadium. The thunderstorm was pretty sweet to be honest. Apparently, I was born during a thunderstorm. Go figure.
Afterward, we went to Bennigan's and I got the usual song and dance from the staff along with some free desert. Finally, when dad came home, he brought wine coolers. I just finished my second half an hour ago. It was pretty tasty actually, plus low alcohol context, which I'm not opposed to.
I made it 21 years without taking a sip of alcohol, and I find that pretty awesome considering my choice of college and other factors. It's pretty much what I expected, so I doubt I'm going to abuse it. I have no desire to make an offering to the porcelain god in any case. For those looking to get me drunk, don't count on it happening. I got a bit buzzed from the daiquiri, and that's pretty much as far as I'm willing to take it for now. Getting trashed is not my idea of fun.
As for presents, I got lots of new clothes from my grandparents, a pocket knife and a webcam from my uncle, and an iPhone from my dad which is probably going to ruin my life with distractions.
Currently, I'm a little worried about finding a second job so I can make up the money for my first semester's rent, but that's all that's really bothering me at the moment. Life is finally starting to settle down again, and I'm enjoying a little bit of well-earned relaxation. After my mild explosion of recklessness, I'm ready to mellow out again. Four year cycles, my friends. I swear, I'm running through the same four years over and over again.