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!