1. First Kiss
No matter how small or significant, you will always remember your first kiss. Whether it was a small nursery school peck, or a full blown make-out session, you will absolutely remember the time and context of the situation, as it has culturally had profound significance.
2. First Love
Your first love causes you to experience emotions you did not know your body was capable of feeling, and thoughts you did not know your mind could create. This level of intimacy and depth will never let you forget your first love, the the emotions and motions associated with it
3. First Heart Break
Similar to your first love, your first heart break will mirror the same emotions and thoughts your body was experiencing, yet on the opposite end of the spectrum. Once euphoric feelings will transform into deep depression and sadness, experiencing lows you did not know existed.
4. First International Travel
The first time you leave the country is always a new sense of excitement. There is so much diversity amongst our own country, experiencing another country is sure to be something so different and exhilarating that you will never forget it.
5. First Car Accident
Although this seems rather gruesome, you will truly never forget your first car accident, whether it is a fender bender or love tap, or a serious accident. Your first car accident allows you to realize that you are not invincible, and small errors can lead to physical mistakes.
6. Prom
Prom is definitely an unforgettable event and period of time. From picking out your dress, to getting matching accessories, as well as the actual day of prom, the excitement associated with it will leave unforgettable memories. The actual day of prom often goes by very fast, so absorbing every moment of it is key to getting the full experience.
7. Passing the Road Test
Passing or failing the road test the first time is such a tumultuous event. You're excited that you have a newfound sense of freedom, or realized you are not invincible. If you pass the test you are now able to rely on your parents even less, and reach one step closer to more freedom, and these feelings of excitement will never leave your memory.
8. First Childhood Home
Where you grew up, met your first friends, experienced your first school, and built your own life are treasured events that will definitely go down as important "Firsts". Your first home is often your first experience in the real world, and serves as a point of appreciation to the people who raised you, in order to be grateful for the things that you have.
9. First Substantial Pet
Your first pet is similar to your first love (in a different kind of way), in the sense that you become attached to something you were never attached to before. You feel a sense of ownership, responsibility, and obligation to unconditionally love something that is not human, and allow it to live the best life it can.
10. Losing Your Virginity
Often considered the most highly coveted "first," a huge amount of importance is placed on the first time you have sex with someone, based on cultural norms. It is the first time you experience intimacy, perhaps love, and euphoric emotions, but it does not determine your self worth, lovability, or measure of your own character. Some say it is a marker of your maturity, but in reality that is for your own judgement to make.
