Ahh, sweet 21. It’s the birthday that everyone celebrates hardcore and might regret the most in the morning. It’s a milestone, a rite of passage on the road to actual adulthood and boy, is it twenty-fun.

1. You will receive multiple “make good choices” texts throughout the day, it’s inevitable.
2. People will actually start to think that you’re an adult now, they might even let you make more of your own choices. You know, because being able to legally buy alcohol is the ultimate test of common sense and responsibility.
3. You will feel as if you have magical powers, your ID is your weapon and now you can flash it and make alcoholic beverages appear in front of you without any problems
4. You will tell anyone who asks that its your 21st birthday and you will feel absolutely no shame about it. Heck, you’ll probably be screaming “it’s my birthday, bitches” by the end of the night.
5. You might be wearing a light up birthday crown and a sash even a birthday pin, like I said, no shame.
6. You won’t be paying for any of your drinks tonight, revel in it as it only happens this one time.
7. You will visit at least one liquor store today, and you might look like a kid in a candy shop when you walk in, that’s perfectly acceptable.
8. Now is the time to invest in good bar clothes.
9. Going to the bar is great, but it’s not the club. Save your ridiculous dance moves for the club, they’re more appreciated there.
10. It is time to perfect a bar game, whether it be billiards, darts or something else. It’s time to brush up on your skills so you’re not the one getting hustled.
11. Electrolytes are bae.
12. Turning 21 might not be exactly what you thought it was but don’t worry about it. Just have fun.
13. SHOTS, SHOTS, SHOTS EVERYBODY
14. Every single birthday gift you’ve received today has been alcohol. Which doesn’t make much sense because you can now buy it for yourself but ... Yay, free booze.
15. You probably had a friend that made you a drunk Barbie cake. They're a great friend.
16. Friends that hold your hair up are friends for life. If they can handle you at your worst they’ll love you even more at your best.
17. Crackers are great, eat more crackers.
18. A smoky eye might seem like a good idea when you’re getting ready to go out but it’s not. Don’t do it, your 2 a.m. self will thank you.
19. Be very thankful for your designated driver. I’m sure you’ve tested their patience more than once tonight.
20. Enjoy every moment of this night, your birthday may happen once a year, but your 21st birthday only happens once a lifetime.
21. Hey, guess what? You’re 21 now, live it up!