Granted, I've got almost six full months to wait for my birthday, but I couldn't be more excited about it. Why? I'm turning 20. You're probably wondering why I'm so excited about turning 20. After all, at 18 you're a legal adult who can buy cigarettes, porn, and possesses the newfound ability to vote and do things without your parent's consent. At 21 you're even more of an adult, since you can drink and gamble. Because of these two popular milestones, all within a couple years, 20 is often ignored. However, turning 20 possesses a very important milestone: your teenage years are over.
I may sound anxious to grow up, but I've had just about enough of my teenage years. When I think teenager now, all I can think is the pimply, awkward, Abercrombie-wearing fourteen-year old I was. When I think of my teenage years, I conjure up memories of insecurity, boys who were a waste of time, and a high school I hated. I don't feel that at 19, attending a college I love, pursuing a major and two minors I'm thoroughly interested in, and enjoying the company of people I truly value, I'm the same person as I was six years ago. I mean, does anyone? I don't feel as though my age should be classified in the same grouping now that it was then.
I'm immensely excited for what's coming next in my life. Graduating college, pursuing a career, and establishing myself as an independent adult are things I can't wait to do. Of course I'm going to enjoy the time I have now, as well, but I can't wait to transition to a life of going to work each day, coming home to my apartment, and then going to meet friends for dinner or drinks.
When it comes down to it, more has happened in my teenage years than I ever would have believed could fit into such a small amount of time. Here I am, on the brink of being a 20-something-year-old, and I hardly recognize my high-school-freshman-self. Some may say this attitude and wishing for the future is going to cause me to let life pass me by, but I don't believe so. I think it's a healthy desire that motivates me to reach my goals and signifies that I'm excited about my future. When it comes down to it, all I can say is: Bring on the 20's!
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