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21 Thoughts On Your 21st Birthday

"Did we really do that last night?"

Regan Witkowski

Jul 18, 2016

Sam Houston State University

Regan Witkowski

Last Sunday, it happened. After years and years of waiting, and being the butt of all my older friends jokes, I finally turned 21. Suddenly, the world was my oyster. Sixth street in Austin was my play ground; every bar we walked into had a free shot or a free drink for me and my friends. That was by far the most "Happy Birthday's" I've ever heard in my life. Everybody has their own 21st birthday story, and as they go, mine was pretty awesome. As the night went on, I found myself thinking an array of different things: "Why is it so hot in here?" and, "Seriously, when can we go get something to eat?" crossed my mind countless times. The next morning, I recapped all of my thoughts throughout the night, and put together this list. Which of the 21 did you relate to the most?

1. Wow, Drinks Are Expensive.

2. Why Did I Think Heels Were A Good Idea?

3. There Are So Many Choices.

4. What's in a ____?

5. He's Not Very Cute But It's A Free Drink....So....

6. This Bar Looked Way Cooler On The Outside.

7. Wow, This Bar Is Way Cooler Than I thought.

8. What do you mean you only make this here?

9. Can Anyone Remember Where We Saw Those Food Trucks?

10. Everything Looks Different In The Day Time.

11. No I Don't Want To Dance.

12. Hell yeah I want to dance!

13. I. Am. So. Sweaty.

14. Do I Smell Pizza?

15. " I can't remember the name of that drink from earlier...but it was pink..?"

16. There Are So Many People Here.

17. How Are those Girls Not Drenched In Sweat?

18. I'm Always Going To Pretend It's My Birthday.

19. Hmmm Taco's or Pizza?

20. Water. Need. Water.

21. Wow, Drinks Are Expensive.

For those of us that are 21, am I right? For those of you approaching your 21st birthday, stay safe and bring some aspirin!

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21 Thoughts On Your 21st Birthday

"Did we really do that last night?"

1. Wow, Drinks Are Expensive.

2. Why Did I Think Heels Were A Good Idea?

3. There Are So Many Choices.

4. What's in a ____?

5. He's Not Very Cute But It's A Free Drink....So....

6. This Bar Looked Way Cooler On The Outside.

7. Wow, This Bar Is Way Cooler Than I thought.

8. What do you mean you only make this here?

9. Can Anyone Remember Where We Saw Those Food Trucks?

10. Everything Looks Different In The Day Time.

11. No I Don't Want To Dance.

12. Hell yeah I want to dance!

13. I. Am. So. Sweaty.

14. Do I Smell Pizza?

15. " I can't remember the name of that drink from earlier...but it was pink..?"

16. There Are So Many People Here.

17. How Are those Girls Not Drenched In Sweat?

18. I'm Always Going To Pretend It's My Birthday.

19. Hmmm Taco's or Pizza?

20. Water. Need. Water.

21. Wow, Drinks Are Expensive.

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8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

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1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

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1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

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