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Thoughts On The 19th Year

Because maybe I don't want to get "old" just yet.

Emily Eschliman

Apr 04, 2016

Ohio University

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As my final week of my 18th year begins to wrap up, I can honestly say that nothing about being 19 seems very thrilling to me. Out of all the ages you can be, I think age 19 is probably the most insignificant. Sure, I am turning another year older, but that just means I am one step closer to real adulthood. Life after college? I do not want to get closer to actually thinking about that. Last year of my teens? Cool, but it is still not hitting the monumental21st birthday.

What about 19 is fun?

You are not 18 anymore, and yet you are still one year away from reaching the second decade mark. At 19, you are just stuck in the middle of fresh young adulthood; and wow, I beat teen pregnancy.

The 19th year is so insignificant, no one really even cares that it is your birthday! I mean, sure, I hope I get a few birthday wishes, but I won't receive the "congrats on being legal" because that time is over. (By the way, who even invented that phrase? You have always been a legal citizen... right?) It's not as cool as age 15, 16 or 17 either because you are not being granted any new rights. It feels like I have been able to drive and see R-rated movies forever now. So, what's new? Nothing.

Now, I am not saying a birthday is only significant if you are granted new rights because after age 21, you get squat. I am just feeling a little reluctant to turning 19.

But, you know what, even though 19 is a significant age, it does not have to be a significant year. I am excited for all that will happen in my 19-year-old life, and I hope I make the most of it.

Peace out, 18-year-old me.

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

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1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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