One of the most exciting birthdays a person celebrates is turning 18. You may be a senior in high school or a freshman in college, but no matter what level of education you are in, turning 18 is exciting all the same. You are finally a legal adult and that means you can finally do "adult things." Here are 5 things you can do once you finally turn 18.
1. Vote.
I myself, missed being able to vote in this election by 15 days, (not that I want to be able to brag that this was my first election). When you finally turn that magical number, you can vote and have a say in who runs our country. Even if you're from a state with very little electoral votes, your vote still matters. That is a great feeling, knowing that you had a say.
2. Sign a waiver.
I know this one isn't exciting, but we all have experienced going to a place with our friends when we are 17 and not be able to participate because our parents aren't there to sign the waiver. I myself have played photographer way too many times for this reason and I can't wait until I can just sign the dang piece of paper myself.
3. Go to a bar/night club.
Although this isn't my particular cup of tea, a lot of people like to do this once they turn 18. Although you still can't drink, being in that atmosphere still appears to be fun. It's the fact that you can finally show your license and get in.
4. Get a tattoo or piercing.
Turning 18 means you are finally in control of your own body, which means you can get a tattoo or piercing. I myself would love to get a tattoo once I turn 18, however I like my parents and still want to be able to go home on Christmas break. However, if I-- or anyone for that matter-- really wanted to get a tattoo or piercing on my 18th birthday, I legally could.
5. Live on your own.
So needless to say, if you do get that tattoo your parents don't approve of, you can now officially live on your own. You can get your own credit card, your own car lease, and live in a house all by yourself. Yes it will be scary at first but just remember that you are technically a legal adult now and are responsible for your own self.
