Other than now being able to say I am two decades old, turning 20 has been one of the most anti-climatic birthdays of my recent years. Yet in some ways, it was the most eventful. Let me explain.
1. So I woke up and realized it was no average Tuesday—it was my birthday, so that's pretty cool I guess.
2. I was born on Groundhog's Day, so naturally I got the annual stupid texts from my parents about my weather predictions.
"Happy birthday, sweetie! Did you see your shadow?" my mother wrote. "Aves! 20! Wow. What say you? Six more weeks, or early spring?" asked my father. Let me be clear: I don't care nor do I have any particular insight on the upcoming seasonal weather patterns.
3. Class went by pretty quick, but I had to rush home for an interview downtown.
4. After a terribly awkward bus ride on the COTA.
It was 20 minutes of pretending to look busy and avoiding conversation with your average bus weirdos. To top it all off, when I found a seemingly good seat, it was warm. Warm!
5. I nailed the interview and start next week. Score!
6. I got back to campus and headed to Starbucks because a free drink just for aging is pretty cool.
You better believe I got a venti Raspberry Mocha with an extra shot, because treat yo'self.
8. Once back home, I began to get to work on the 1,309,740 things that are due by next Friday. Stress crying ensued.
9. Soon enough, it was time to head to my club meetings for the night.
10. After my meetings, I headed to Raising Canes with my best friends.
Some of you may be thinking, "Yasss." Others may be grimacing at the thought of Canes. That's your prerogative, I however, am a proud supporter. Got extra sauce, too!
11. After a dinner full of laughs, my roommates and I strolled back home in the rain.
12. Upon arriving home, we had some cake, my roommates sang, and then I blew out a candle.
Not 20 because why on earth would we waste time and money placing and lighting 20 candles?
13. After some adorable presents and general hilarity, we all retreated to our rooms for the night.
14. Before heading to bed for the night, I checked social media and saw oodles of birthday wishes.
15. And that concluded another celebration of my day of birth.
It wasn't the most exciting day I've ever had, and there certainly wasn't a raging party. However, I had a pretty good day, accomplished quite a lot, and laughed along the way. So maybe it was a pretty eventful birthday after all.