This past week, I was able to go on a cruise to Mexico with my family. Don't get me wrong—it was a great time, but there are only so many things that you can do on a ship when you're the awkward age between 18 and 21.
1. You can't drink.
Obviously, you can't drink; you're not legally able to.
2. You can't go to the teenager club things.
You're too old to have designated activities planned for you because you should know how to adult by this age, apparently.
3. You're too awkward to go to the 18+ clubs alone.
When you're with family, it's not like your younger siblings can go with you, and who really wants to go to those things with their parents?
4. Going to the R-rated comedy sketches with your parents is extremely awkward.
No, Dad, I won't look at you after I just spent the last 45 minutes listening to a guy talk about sex.
5. You can't tell if that cute boy you see by the pool is over 18 or not.
Self-explanatory, really.
6. You're kind of jealous of your younger siblings' planned activities.
Yes, I kind of do want to sit around and play games all night. And yes, I do know that it sounds childish.
7. Your only choice is to engage in the always running buffet.
Food is my only choice here, people.
In sum, cruises are great, but if you're awkward like me, they can be a little sucky. Oh, how I wish I was old enough to actually adult or young enough to not have to worry about having to adult. Or maybe you should just beg your parents to let you bring a friend along so you don't have to suffer alone.
