I think it can be agreed that turning 20, though a seemingly important milestone, is actually rather insignificant. Going through the experience of turning 20, is, well, rather boring itself. It has its up, but as any one will tell you, what goes up must come down.
1. The "Up" of truly being an adult now
Okay so legally you are an adult at 18, but let's get real--no one takes you seriously at age 18, or even 19 for that matter. 20 sounds so much more grown up, so much more mature than you were only 2 years ago. You finally get to think about how you're no longer a teenager and can't be yelled at by your mom with another "teen angst" comment.
2. The "Down" of growing up
20. When I realized that was the number of candles that should be placed on top of a cake this year, boy was I scared. This is another year closer to the real world, another step closer to having to pay your taxes and owning a mini-van. Just know, if Peter Pan ever shows up on my window sill, I will gladly take the chance to runaway to Neverland with him.
3. The "Up/Down" of being one year closer to 21
Again, if were being real, 20 is insignificant, especially when only a year away is the age of 21, when you can go to bars with your friends and enjoy a nice cocktail. But 20 is like the ugly cousin. The year may seem so close, but also so very far away. I won't even get started on those who have all their friends turning 21 while they sit at home, peeved at the year 20.
20 is the start to the greatest decade of your life, at least that is what I've been told. So 20, don't let me down, I've already got mixed feelings about you.
