All teenage girls look forward their sweet sixteenth birthday. The coming of age party. The day where you finally grow up. The day when you're finally eligible to obtain your license. In fact, mine just happens to be coming up this Tuesday, September 20th.

Thoughts?

Sweet sixteen birthdays portrayed in movies have always been extravagant. Marvelous. Exciting. Like the movies, a girl tends to strut her way into the the party, with friends, family, balloons, insane gifts, and colorful balloons. Surrounded by smiles and greetings, the girl always seems to enjoy sweet sixteen parties. I loved watching those scenes from the movies ever since I was 10. I've been anticipating for this day for years and now it's finally going to be here on Tuesday.

But some things changed when I grew up.

As I grew older, birthdays became less exciting for me. Yet every year I expect some sort of fairytale magic to transform me into a girl one year older than before, just like how the godmother transformed Cinderella's torn clothes into a beautiful ball gown. But I get disappointed each year. But this year, my hopes are higher than ever. But instead of doing it the traditional way, I decided it to spend my wonderful birthday

I want to spend my coming of age birthday celebration with my family.

I do enjoy my friends but I feel like my family, who has spent their entire lives with me, should be able to spend my special birthday with me. Especially for all they have done for me. The only formal celebration I will be having is a nice birthday dinner with me and my family, including my lovable and cute golden retriever dog.

I don't plan on having a birthday party.

Frankly, it's because I don't know what I would do for my birthday party and honestly, I don't know who I would invite. Additionally, I feel like spending time with my parents, whom I haven't done so in ages, would be a magnificent way to spend my special birthday with. Rather than making my birthday extravagant, I plan on making it sweet and simple.

My birthday is on a school day.

I can't really do anything about it but hey, I do get to spend most of my day with my friends at school. Although I do have to sit in my classes and actually have to learn, I still find it a unique way to spend my marvelous birthday. On another positive note, there are no tests or quizzes on my birthday, which is everything a girl can ask for.

Many may ask why I may be spending my birthday in such a small and simple way. But to me, it's everything I can ask for. Like all cheesy sayings are, the only thing that matters to me on my birthday is everything that comes from the heart. I don't want expensive gifts. I don't want an extravagant party. I just want a celebration where people can wish me a happy birthday sincerely. So yes, I am having high hopes to spend my sweet sixteen in my own special way.