Turning 21 is a big milestone in America, and you can probably guess why. But, that doesn't mean you have to be 21 to start living your life. There are so many adventures to be had before the downtown lifestyle takes over.

1. Go on A Date

Yep, go on a date. I mean a real date. Get someone to pick you up, open your door, and drop you off before midnight.

2. Take a Weekend Trip

Find some cool people, and a place a few hours away and get away. Being with friends is always a good time, but there is something about being outside of your comfort-zone with friends that makes you realize how great life is.

3. Take a Hike

Leave your phone; grab a water bottle and hit the trails.

4. Find a Best Friend

There is nothing more important than the people in your life. Find a friend that makes you feel at home. Find a friend who will dance terribly with you, but also be your shoulder to cry on.

5. Get a Job

So, you haven't graduated college just yet, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't build your resume. Get a part-time job. Develop a work ethic.

6. Buy Something You Worked Hard For

It could be a car or just a pair of sunglasses. It doesn't matter what it is, but learn how satisfying it is to see your hard work.

7. Learn to Like Carrots

8. Learn Every Word to at Least One Song

Not only learn every word, but head bang while you sing it.

9. Let Your Parents Know How Much You Love Them

10. Attend a Wedding

Dance. Sneak a drink or two. See love in action.

11. Write a Letter

12. Cook a Meal

Be your own Betty Crocker.

13. Go to a Concert

14. Binge Watch a TV Show

Im talking first episode to last episode.

15. Learn to Love Yourself

Its hard and it is different for everyone, but you'll never really love life without loving yourself. As far as we know, we get this one life. Why waste your days wishing you were someone else.

16. Visit the Ocean

17. Play in the Snow

No, you don't have to be a child to enjoy the snow.

18. Start a 401k

Its never really too early.

19. Make a Drastic Change

Cut your hair, or dye it. Maybe wear clothes you normally wouldn't. Try things out.

20. Vote

21. Learn to Fail

Sometimes you have to fail to succeed.

We are fun. We are young. This is living. Live every moment to the fullest.