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21 Thoughts You Have On Your 21st Birthday

Party like you're 21 because now you finally are!

Kaitlyn Rose Krueger

Oct 30, 2017

University of Kansas

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21 Thoughts You Have On Your 21st Birthday

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So about two short weeks ago I turned the big 21! Being the youngest in my family by far, it's been a long time coming for this day to arrive. Well, it finally came and this was every thought that went through my head in the first 10 minutes of waking up.

1. WOO HOO I'M FINALLY 21!!!!!!

2. Oh dear God, I’m actually 21.

3. What do I wear?

4. Is it too early to take a shot?

5. It probably is too early but I’ll never have another 21st birthday sooooo...

6. Let the wave of “Happy Birthday” texts come on!

7. Do I go to class even though it’s my birthday?

8. No, I need to go to class...I can’t be a complete delinquent today.

9. Why isn’t the whole campus singing happy birthday to me right now?

10. I need to call my mom! Wait…shouldn’t she be calling me today?

11. “Hey mom, did I renew my license?”

12. “Yes mom, I promise not to cause too much trouble today.”

13. OMG OMG OMG OMG I'M 21!!!!

14. I’m basically a whole new person now even though I haven’t changed one bit physically or mentally in the past 24 hours.

15. So do I schedule a weekly wine night now?

16. Do I even like wine?

17. Okay I’ll just order one drink at dinner…wait maybe two...

18. Wow, I’m about to take my first sip of alcohol.

19. I am such an adult now.

20. SHOT SHOT SHOT SHOT SHOTS EVERYBODYYYY – LMFAO ft. Lil Jon

21. I am definitely no closer to being an adult lol.

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Party like you're 21 because now you finally are!

1. WOO HOO I'M FINALLY 21!!!!!!

2. Oh dear God, I’m actually 21.

3. What do I wear?

4. Is it too early to take a shot?

5. It probably is too early but I’ll never have another 21st birthday sooooo...

6. Let the wave of “Happy Birthday” texts come on!

7. Do I go to class even though it’s my birthday?

8. No, I need to go to class...I can’t be a complete delinquent today.

9. Why isn’t the whole campus singing happy birthday to me right now?

10. I need to call my mom! Wait…shouldn’t she be calling me today?

11. “Hey mom, did I renew my license?”

12. “Yes mom, I promise not to cause too much trouble today.”

13. OMG OMG OMG OMG I'M 21!!!!

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

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10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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