Well, it's that time of year again! Every February 23rd, the most wonderful thing happens... I celebrate my birthday! Words cannot express how excited I am to be away from the dreaded "16 years old!" Now that I'm 17, I feel so mature. After all, I can finally watch rated "R" movies and not have to worry about getting kicked out of the Sandhills Shopping Center! It's such a wonderful feeling! So, considering I am now officially seventeen years old, I figured I should take the opportunity to look back on my previous year!
Last year was a year of "firsts!" I got my first car, got in my first accident, it was the first time I got in the tanning bed, and drove the golfcart at Ocean Lakes for the first time! Basically, being 16 was a lot of fun! However, there were some things that didn't really work out. For instance, I would always get kicked out of Sandhills Shopping Center. Almost everytime I went to see a movie or went to get something to eat, the workers would hastle me for my ID. Once, they even threatened to lock me in a room until my parents got there. Thank goodness, I'll never have to deal with that again. Also, being 16 just sounded so young. When someone would ask "How old are you?" It was always a bummer to say 16. After all, its so close to 15. In my opinion, saying that your 17 sounds so much older and mature. I love it!
There's also a more serious side to approaching birthdays. When you have a birthday, it means that you're really getting older. In some ways it depresses me to think that I'll only be a teenager for a few more years. Next year, I'll be 18 years old! Then, shortly I'll be off to college and officially a legal adult! Sometimes that thought is a bit scary and a little overwelming. Now don't get me wrong, I am so ready for college! But sometimes, the thought of actually being on my own intimidates me. However, I still have a little while before that. Anyway, it's always important to remember a few things when approaching a birthday:
1. Act your age! Since birthdays signify that you are a year older, it's important to embrace your age. As you get older, take into consideration that you are getting older, and that means your maturity level must also rise! It's always fun to act young, but there is a time and place to grow up!
2. Look back! As you end a chapter of your life, it's important to take the time for reflection. A lot can happen in a year. Because of this, it's always a good idea to take some time to look back on all the fun times you had. When approaching a birthday, take the opportunity to reflect on all the amazing things you did during the previous year. You can always learn something!
3. Have fun! Birthdays are about fun! I know that getting older isn't always the most exciting thing, but you have to enjoy the time as much as possible. Spend your birthday with your friends and family! Celebrate your life in the best way possible, by having fun!
4. Set goals! When approaching a new age, be sure to analyze your true aspirations. On your birthday, realize what you really want to do, and set a goal to do it! Make a promise to yourself to achieve everything you've ever wanted to do!
So today, I'm going to reflect on the past, and plan for my futures!
In other news: Since today was my official birthday, it was a day full of surprises! During school today, my two good friends and I, (Madison, Mary Hay, and I) skipped newspaper to drive to Sandhills to eat Chick-Fil-A! It was really fun! I, however, was really surprised when we pulled into the parking lot and saw my boyfriends truck! My friends had secretly planned for my boyfriend to surprise me! It was so sweet! Now, my whole family is about to come over to my house to have a family dinner; so of course, I'll have some pretty cool stories to tell tomorrow! I'll be sure to keep everyone posted on the details!
The cake Chandler got me this weekend; before I knew he was coming today! (I thought the picture was appropriate!)
Alright, I'm off to sample some of my birthday cake!
xoxo
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