Out of all your birthdays, the most exciting is usually when you turn 21. Society looks at you with a new perspective, for you can get into bars and legally buy alcohol. It's a very exciting time in most people's lives, but for some, it ends badly or they don't even end up remembering it. I recently celebrated my 21st birthday and had an amazing night with my friends. Here are 10 do's and don'ts I thought of from my experience to make sure you have as good of a 21st birthday as I did.
1. Don't: Forget your I.D.
You have to bring the proof.
2. Do: Go out with a large group of people.
Your best friends and/or teammates will make sure you have a good time.
3. Do: Eat good food like pizza and tacos throughout the night.
Your stomach will thank you in the morning.
4. Don’t: Consume a large amount of alcohol in a short amount of time.
The night is young, pace yourself.
5. Do: Take a lot of pictures.
You’ll have something to look back on to remember the night.
6. Don’t: Just drink alcohol. Mix in some water throughout the night.
Your head will thank you in the morning.
7. Do: Have someone you trust hold onto your phone and I.D.
You’ll be too preoccupied dancing that you may lose track of where you put them.
8. Don’t: Wear clothes that are uncomfortable or require a lot of fixing.
Just go for something simple and cute.
9. Do: Plan the following day as a rest and recover day.
You’ll need it.
10. Do: Have fun.
You only turn 21 once.
Turning 21 comes with a responsibility that people should think about, but it also comes with the opportunity to have a very fun, memorable birthday celebration. These do's and don'ts will hopefully help you have fun while also being safe to continue celebrating your future birthdays!
