Today, I turned 20. I never really thought ahead to my 20^th birthday, and you never really hear much hype about it either. The big celebrations are reserved for the 16^th, the 21^st, the 50^th; birthdays like that. Those birthday’s are dubbed as being “special” because they are a significant milestone in one’s life. While 20 doesn’t have a known significance revolving around it, I decided to put together 20 reason to be thankful on your 20^th.

1. You’re not a teenager anymore!
2. Only one more year until the big 2-1 rolls around.
3. Two whole decades, that’s something to be proud of.
4. It’s always acceptable to chow down on as much cake as humanly possible on your birthday, so enjoy!
5. The closeness to adulthood without the impending responsibility.
6. Officially being classified as a twenty-something.
7. Not being 30.
8. You beat teen pregnancy!
9. All the Happy Birthday texts, facebook posts, instagrams, and snapchats!
10. The annual card you always get from your grandparents.
11. Birthday Presents!
12. Getting to pretend you feel different when everyone asks you if you feel older.
13. It’s the one-day a year where selfishness is totally acceptable.
14. Having loved ones come together to celebrate with you.
15. Singing 50 Cent’s In Da Club all day long.
16. That giddy feeling you have all day – you know the one I’m talking about.
17. Kissing all of 19’s mistakes goodbye.
18. It’s a nice even number (for all of you even number fans out there).
19. You can say “I’m 20 years old, I think I know what I’m doing,” and people have to admit that you’re right.
20. Another beautiful year of life!

I’m not quite sure what 20 will bring me, but I do know that I’m grateful it’s here and I’m more than ready to take on all of it’s gifts and challenges.