In the United States, a 21st birthday is a huge deal. Becoming legal in all senses of the word marks the final shift in the stages of young adult life to a true "adult." Although many people may argue that the prefrontal cortex of the brain isn't fully developed until age 25, 21 is when we are forced to handle a lot more responsibility, as many students are starting to graduate and enter the workforce.
The countdown is on until my 21st birthday, so I thought it would be a good time to write a list of 21 things you should do before turning 21. While I am looking forward to this new phase of life, I want to look back fondly and have no regrets.
1. Watch the sunrise on the beach
2. See your favorite artist in concert
3. Skydive
4. Climb a mountain
5. Travel the world
6. Try a new food you are afraid of
7. Go on a road trip with your friends
8. Crash a wedding
9. Make a time capsule
10. Plant a tree
11. Go to a movie premiere
12. Swim with dolphins
13. Ride a camel
14. Go zip-lining
15. Kiss in the rain
16. Sleep under the stars
17. See a Broadway show
18. Dye your hair
19. Eat everything you want for a day
20. Go skinny dipping
21. Stop caring about what other people think of you
- How many of these things have you done? Make your own list of things you hope to accomplish before your next milestone birthday.
