I'm feeling profound right now. Maybe it's because it's my birthday. Maybe it's because I turn 18 around 11:45 tonight. Maybe it's because of that piece of pizza I just ate. I don't really know.
I'm told I'm an "adult" now. Funny. I don't feel any different. I still feel like the same kid. The same kid that sits around wondering "why?" Always why. Whether it's, "Why did I get sick today?" or "Why am I here?" The same kid that worries about how he can be his best self. Worried about how he can help the world the most.
But it's cool. I think I get it now. Because now I'm allowed to think these thoughts. Because now I'm an "adult." Before now, I was just a dumb kid, right? I'm not supposed to think these things. That's for the aaaadults. They know everything. Yeah, well, now I'm one of the aaaadults.
So watch out.
Don't expect much of a difference. It's funny how the most profound moments of our lives just kind of happen. Maybe it's my own fault. Maybe it's because I'm not paying attention. But my life just seems to fly by. Always flying by.
So, I'll take this moment to capture it. Though I know how silly that really is:
I'm eighteen. I'm a student at Chichester Senior High School, a senior. I'm an American. I'm a brother, a son, and a friend. I'm here. And I'm going to make a difference.
And today's my birthday.
Happy Birthday!! So you’re what now? 16? Haha, just kidding. My baby brother’s all grown up and turned 18. Enjoy the benefits, little buddy, ‘cause your next two birthdays won’t be as special. Well, the last time I saw you, you looked at least decently happy, and your hair has started to look a little more acceptable, thank God. I hope you’re enjoying your senior year more than I did. Make sure you make it count before you enter the real—at least a little more real than high school—world.
- From my bestest brother
Thanks Jon.
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Happy Birthday. Just think of all the things now available to you...
*Cigarettes, for when you want to die (very slowly) from the inside out.
*Porn, for when... well I guess for when you want porn. Sorry, can't think of anything witty.
*Liquor. Oh wait, not yet. You've got to wait to College for that.
*Driving after dark... because your eyes have spontaneously gotten better overnight. And now you can haul more people than you have seatbelts -- who gets to be the first to ride around on top or in the trunk, eh?
*All kinds of other stuff, for whenever you wan't to use/take advantage of it.
Now thats the true meaning of adulthood. Cigarettes and porn. Welcome to a little thing called modern society ROFL -- amazing how everyone matures spontaneously at a single time in their life! Wow! That must be the work of the God Particle!
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