Nothing New at 22
Hey there,
First of all, where did the summer go!?
It felt like just yesterday I was taking final exams and praying for a day above 50 degrees. Now, I feel like I need to cram all of my summer fun into one short month. On the upside, this will be my last fall semester in school and even though I have had a great experience, I can’t wait to get out and grovel for a job! hahaha I often find it hard to believe that just 3 short summers ago, I was 18 and all ready to hit the college scene running.
Wow, to be 18 again would be a huge difference. Although I will only be 22 in a week, I can’t help but think about the major birthday milestones that come in a person’s life. Although it was nice to hit the bar with my older friends at 21 and get into some bars and dance clubs at 18, my favorite birthday was my 16th. For as long as I could remember, I wanted nothing more than to jump into a car and just drive. When I finally hit 16, you couldn’t keep me at home for more time than it took me to eat and sleep.
And just six years later, here I am not looking forward to the perks and responsibilities that come with a major birthday, but wondering what my future will hold for both my social and professional life. In less then a year from now I could be in a completely different state, surrounded by people I don’t know, places I’m not used to, and possibly nothing but the fear of failure to motivate me. Don’t get me wrong, I want nothing more than to be out starting my life, but with a new birthday comes the reminder of how much easier things were when I was 16 and driving around just to get away.
What comes after 22? Is it something as good as my freedoms at 16, 18 or 21? I will dare to say it is something better, or at least bigger!
Until next time, don’t forget your 16-year-old spirit!
July 24th, 2009at 1:12 pm
Well, I’m sure your b-day will be great. Just an idea to spice it up…. get a couple of people to dress up in a bow tie and maybe a bikini and have them serve drinks to people. I know a few people down at the plasma center that would absolutely love to join in on this fun! I could also hook you up with a few nickle bugglers to get the party started for everyone! Have a wonderful b-day and i hope these ideas work wonders for your precious memories from your 22nd b-day!
October 13th, 2009at 8:08 pm
Bonfires…awesome.