Being that I have waited what seems like my whole life just to be twenty one, I couldn't be more excited now that I get to spend it in Las Vegas. As a kid I got to visit there a couple of times, but there was never really anything for "kids" to do. The only part I found entertaining was watching all the people and looking at all the beautiful hotels on the strip. This time going back I'm more excited than usual due to the fact I can finally do all the things I just had to watch others do the other times I went to visit.

Once I realized that the way the vacation was booked, I shook my head. I would actually still be at home the night I would legally be 21 at midnight. After thinking it through I was okay with it because I could then plan to go out with my friends before I left the next day. The night came too quick and I had already finished a bottle of wine to myself when I realized I didn't want to be on a plane the next day sick to my stomach. As I thought to myself I laughed because whats a twenty-first without drinking as much as you want or have waited to? Instead I saved it that night until I went to Vegas and enjoyed a night with friends I will happily remember. The next day flew by and I realized I finally made it! I was so eager that I got myself a drink right as I got to the hotel.

The next four days were some of the most enjoyable despite it being a little cold. I gambled like I had wanted to, even if I lost my money. I woke up at noon everyday and had a drink for breakfast. Years leading up to my 21st, I always imagined my friends getting me so drunk that I don't remember anything the next day, since that is what most of them have done. What I realized is that I wanted my birthday to be more about being legally drinking but spending it with people who love and care about me and having a good time. Being in Las Vegas was no doubt one of the best ways I have celebrated my birthday, I wouldn't have wanted it any other way.