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21 Things I Experienced Before I Turned 21

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In honor of turning 21 on January 4th, I decided to compile a list of things I've done before I turned 21. It made me reflect on life and cherish all the amazing memories I've made so far.

1. Traveled out of the country.

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I first went out of the country when I was only in fourth grade. I went to the Philippines to visit my family there. It was absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to go again.

2. Adopted a dog.

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I adopted my first dog when I was 15. Her name was Gigi and was a beagle/basset hound mix. Unfortunately, she died within a few months because she got hit by a car. RIP Gigi.

3. Got my second dog.

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I got my second dog, Coco, shortly after Gigi died. Coco is still going strong after 6.5 years!

4. Went on the Mayon Volcano in the Philippines.

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While I was in the Philippines, I went on the Mayon Volcano. For those who don't know, the Mayon Volcano is still active. When I was there, it erupted just a month before.

5. Hit a deer with my Dad's car.

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This occurred when I was picking up my parents from the airport. I wasn't even 20 minutes from the house when a deer ran right in front of me. Luckily, I was able to drive back home to get another ride.

6. Saw how Tillamook cheese was made.

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When I went to Tillamook Oregon, I saw how Tillamook cheese and ice cream was made. I loved this experience because I was with my family from Oregon who I don't get to see a lot.

7. Asked my boss for a raise and got it.

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This is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had. Asking for a raise was definitely nerve wrecking but I ended up getting the raise.

8. Learned how to ride a motorcycle and obtained my license.

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Learning to ride a motorcycle was one of the funnest things I've done. Being able to buy my own bike and get my license all in the same year was a huge accomplishment for me.

9. Got 6 tattoos.

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I got my first tattoo when I was 18. It was an outline of a heart and it was smaller than an inch. I now have a total of 6 tattoos and 4 of them are on my left arm.

10. Got over 20 piercings.

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I love piercings. I got my ears pierced when I was 6 months old and I blame that on my piercing addiction. I've had about 20 holes poked through me and most of them are still there.

11. Fell in love.

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I fell in love when I was young. Lucky for me, I'm still with that same person.

14. Never got in trouble with the law (Thank God).

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Made it to 21 with no underages! Woo! How many of y'all can say that?

13. Interned for a government contractor.

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I intern for a government contractor. They took me in when I was only a Freshman and turned me into the business woman I am today.

12. Experienced a UFC Fight in Brooklyn, NY.

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I saw UFC 223 with my boyfriend in Brooklyn. We stayed there for the weekend, saw the fight, and explored the city.

15. Got diagnosed with depression.

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I got diagnosed with depression when I was about 12 years old. I was put on medication and was in and out of therapy for a really long time. Happy to say I have been off medication for over a year now.

17. Sang the Filipino and American National Anthem in front of over 100 people.

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When I was younger, I loved to sing. I took singing and piano lessons throughout grade school. For a Filipino-American Christmas party I volunteered to sing the Filipino and American National Anthems. It was super nerve wrecking but it felt so accomplishing.

16. Lost my Grandparents.

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I lost my Grandparents at a very young age. They lived far away so I didn't get to see them often. Although, I didn't get to spend a lot of time with them, the memories I do have are wonderful.

18. Went to many concerts.

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I've been to a good amount of concerts in my time. I've seen Avenged Sevenfold, Alice in Chains, The Offspring, Ghost, Slayer, and so many other bands.

19. Visited 17 states.

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I have visited 17 out of 50 states. One day I'll make it to all 50!

20. Became an Auntie.

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I became an Auntie when I was only 3 years old. I now have 7 nieces and nephews and they're amazing!

21. Learned to live a healthier lifestyle.

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The most valuable thing I learned throughout the years was to live a healthy lifestyle. About 2 years ago, I started going to the gym. Now, I still go to the gym, do yoga, and eat healthy. I know this will help me in the long run.

The past 21 years have been amazing. I have learned so much throughout the years. I am thankful for all the experiences and opportunities I have been given. Happy Birthday to me!

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