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7 Things That Happen When You Turn 21

Sure, I'd love a drink!

Molly Grubbs
Nov 02, 2015
Appalachian State University
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7 Things That Happen When You Turn 21
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The beloved and somewhat feared 21st birthday. The day when you can cut up your fake ID actually show your real face at your favorite bar. Once you're 21, things are different. They say 18 is a legal adult, but 21 is when you start to (sort of) feel like a grownup. Here are a few things that happen to you once you reach this golden age.

1. A 21st birthday party.

The party celebrating your legality when it comes to drinking obviously involves a lot of...drinking. You might wake up hating yourself, but hopefully you'll have good friends to take you to Bojangles and tell you all the weird things you did the night before.

2. Spending more money.

Now that you're 21, so many doors will open that you never really noticed before. Going out to dinner? Might as well get a beer. Visiting friends? Sure, I'd love a glass of wine! Say adios to a significant amount of cash.

3. Expanding your horizons.


Legality equals the ability to try new things and develop a taste for things you thought you'd never really enjoy. No more Barefoot moscato y'all.

4. Feeling like a grown up.


Kind of...sometimes.


5. Saying goodbye to your fake ID.

Sorry mom!

6. Spending a lot more time at clubs and bars.

Klondike on a Tuesday? Why not? The Local on Thursday? You betcha.

7. Drinks with every meal.

Which leads us back to number two...bottomless mimosas are good for the soul but bad for the wallet.

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