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21 Reasons Why I Can't Wait To Turn 21

Cheers to finally being legal!

Diana Nicoletti

Jun 07, 2016

Michigan State University

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As a soon to be college senior, it feels like everyone has already turned 21...except for me. As I have celebrated all my friends and their friends turn the ripe age of 21 and popped bottles of champagne to their now legal status, I've counted down the days until I can do the same. I have about two weeks until this glorious day finally arrives, and I simply cannot wait any longer. Here are 21 reasons why I can't wait to turn 21:

1. Finally legal!

No more sneaking behind my mom's back and stealing from her liquor cabinet. Now I can walk right into the liquor store and buy my own wine coolers, gosh darn it.

2. No more MIPs.

The acronym M.I.P. may be one of the scariest acronym to minors.

3. The Bar Scene

You mean...no more X's on my hands that take days to come off? Like seriously, Mr. Bouncer, can't we just use the Crayola markers that wash off in seconds rather than a Sharpie that brands me for 3 days as a minor.

4. Goodbye Fake IDs

I never had one...but if I did, I'd be glad to no longer be Sally from Connecticut.

5. Hello Clubbin'

Um, yes please. Flashy lights, stiletto heels, caked on make up and expensive booze. Sign me up.

6. No more fear while Tailgating

The walk from the frats to the stadium is no longer a walk that involves me concentrating harder than I do on a midterm exam just to walk "sober".

7. Happy Hour

Once 5 o'clock hits, I can finally enjoy a cute little drink with a cute little olive with co workers rather than sticking to a boring ice water with a not so cute lemon.

8. Bar Crawls

Don't even get me started on those bar crawl shirts. As for me, I've already started brainstorming the shirt design my friends and I will be rocking come fall.

9. Justin Bieber is 22, I'll be 21...

It just makes sense.

10. Once again, no more MIPs.

This needs to be repeated because it's just that important.

11. Music Festivals

Being 21 will be the icing on the cake as I can enjoy my cold beer while also enjoying the #goodvibes that only music festivals can create.

12. The coveted Instagram Post

You know the one that I'm talking about.

13. Beach Parties

No more worrying about cops in sun glasses wearing above the knee shorts trying to ruin my fun in the sun.

14. One more year until I'm feeling 22

Get excited Tswift! 365 days until I can jam out to your hit single.

15. Las Vegas

It's safe to say Sin City won't be ready for this legal adult.

16. Getting carded

Check out my ID, look at me five times over, scan it and quiz me on my address. I dare you.

17. Wine nights

No more relying on boxed wine, now I can actually browse the wine isle and pick out any red I want.

18. Twenty fun

Need I say more?

19. No more being left behind

Now we all can go out and hit the town!Thanks, Uber! You are now our official designated driver! You da real MVP.

20. Buying alcohol

I am a grown, independent, 21-year-old, and I can buy my Burnettes whenever I want! What a time to be alive.

21. I made it!

Cheers! I'm 21 and ready to party.

P.S. Turning 21 is way too much fun, but always remember to be safe and drink responsibly while also having the time of your life.

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21 Reasons Why I Can't Wait To Turn 21

Cheers to finally being legal!

1. Finally legal!

2. No more MIPs.

3. The Bar Scene

4. Goodbye Fake IDs

5. Hello Clubbin'

6. No more fear while Tailgating

7. Happy Hour

8. Bar Crawls

9. Justin Bieber is 22, I'll be 21...

10. Once again, no more MIPs.

11. Music Festivals

12. The coveted Instagram Post

13. Beach Parties

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15. Las Vegas

16. Getting carded

17. Wine nights

18. Twenty fun

19. No more being left behind

20. Buying alcohol

21. I made it!

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6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

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4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

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7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

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9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!