Saturday, March 28, 2009
The next two weeks mark the biggest milestone in my entire life. First, turning 21 on the 4th of april, and then getting baptised on the 11th. As strange as it might seem, I used to think: “Oh, when I turn 21, I’m going to throw the biggest party and remember that very day as long as I shall live.” As the date draws closer, I realised that the significance of the day starts to dwindle.
Really, what does turning 21 entail?
In the eyes of a cynic, the fact that you have spend 21 years on Planet Earth really means:
1. You now officially have a reason to throw a bigger-than-ever birthday bash.
2. You can go around announcing to the world, “Hey, I turned 21. I’m throwing a mega party and you’re invited.”
3. People will be understanding and forgive the fact that you’re inadvertently rubbing your birthday in their faces and be obliged to get you a gift.
4. People will also be compelled to show up for your celebratory party (even if it’s for just half an hour), for it IS the 21st birthday!
5. Gifts are expected to be bigger or cost more.
6. This will be a day where you can look back on in years and remember, “That’s how I celebrated entering adulthood”.
7. You can now legally watch a R21 film!
On the flip side, this is also what you’re expected to do: usher in the new title with a big bang.
HAHAHA. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am way too psyched to finally be an adult. I just feel the whole hoo-haa is a little much, but still, see you guys at the party! :)
Really, what does turning 21 entail?
In the eyes of a cynic, the fact that you have spend 21 years on Planet Earth really means:
1. You now officially have a reason to throw a bigger-than-ever birthday bash.
2. You can go around announcing to the world, “Hey, I turned 21. I’m throwing a mega party and you’re invited.”
3. People will be understanding and forgive the fact that you’re inadvertently rubbing your birthday in their faces and be obliged to get you a gift.
4. People will also be compelled to show up for your celebratory party (even if it’s for just half an hour), for it IS the 21st birthday!
5. Gifts are expected to be bigger or cost more.
6. This will be a day where you can look back on in years and remember, “That’s how I celebrated entering adulthood”.
7. You can now legally watch a R21 film!
On the flip side, this is also what you’re expected to do: usher in the new title with a big bang.
HAHAHA. Now, don’t get me wrong. I am way too psyched to finally be an adult. I just feel the whole hoo-haa is a little much, but still, see you guys at the party! :)