I'm 21, and do you know what that means? The first thing that may come to mind is not what you would expect. The classic "turning up" at clubs is substituted for lying in my bed while watching television shows. Getting excited about a new Scooby-Doo movie on Netflix is an alternative for being excited about my first legal alcoholic drink.

I'm 21, and I still ask my mom for permission to spend time with friends. I ask if she would like to be included in the shenanigans my friends and I partake in. I tell her where I am going, when I plan to return, and alert her of any changes.

I'm 21, and for my birthday, I asked for a typewriter. At home, I bake cookies instead of getting baked myself.

I'm 21, and my Saturday nights usually consist of staying in and having a movie night with myself. I'm easily pleased and satisfied by the small things, and I am content with not going out every night.

I'm 21, and my outfit changes consist of changing from one set of pajamas to the next after a long day of lounging around. My thought process usually consists of planning out my naps and what I will eat every hour on the hour.

I shy away from most social gatherings and would rather be alone with my thoughts and a writing pad in the corner. Yes, like any college student that is honest with themselves, I enjoy sleeping quite a lot. When I wake up, I sometimes spend my day crocheting in my bonnet and robe like the old soul I am. Did I mention that I'm 21?

Don't get me wrong. I enjoy the typical occurrences that are associated with my age group, like talking on the phone for long hours and occasionally interacting with the general public. However, defying my age group's stereotypes is a personal preference.

Those who choose to partake in the classic occurrences of individuals my age are no better than I am, and vice versa. My different methods in how I spend my time are rare and are not meant to put me on a pedestal. They are also not meant to swipe away any amount of ebullience about themselves.

I'm 21, and I appreciate the small things such as coming home to an empty house, plans being cancelled, and days where it is not necessary to exert too much energy. For my age, I am not what one would normally expect. My likes and dislikes come as a surprise to my peers and elders. I am not what one would expect, and given my age, there is plenty of time to develop even more surprising traits. After all, I am only 21.