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21 Thoughts Before Turning 21

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Emily Daffron Student Contributor, Ohio University
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Taylor Stano Student Contributor, Ohio University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Ohio U chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

So, you caught me. I’ll be 21 in less than 3 months and the anticipation is very real. In the midst of planning the big 2-1 bash, I’ve stumbled across some troubling thoughts – besides what to wear. I’m a youngin’, a newbie, and jumbled here are my pre-21, I-can-legally-drink thoughts.

1. I. don’t. have. to. drink. at. home.

2. This is going to be the best birthday ever!

3. What am I going to do?

4. How do I order?

5. WHAT DO I ORDER?

6. Will my friends throw me a surprise party?

7. Who am I kidding, I already have it planned.

8. Am I required to take shots?

9. I don’t even like shots.

10. I can purchase my own alcohol!!!!!!!

11. Yes, you can see my sideways ID.

12. I have entered a whole new world.

13. I can order a drink with dinner!

14. I ~*LiTeRaLlY*~can go out whenever I want.

15. I’m gonna need more money.

16. Yes to new hobbies.

17. So. Much. Wine.

18. My dad will be here tomorrow morning…

19. What if I don’t make it to the bars?

20. And tomorrow I don’t get free drinks?

21. …I only turn 21 once!

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Emily is a junior and HCOU's campus correspondent and editor in chief! Check her out on Twitter, @edafffffron (five f's).
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." -James Dean.

E.W. Scripps School of Journalism kid. Avid explorer. Puppy (and all things fluffy) lover. 

Twitter: @Taylor_Stano & Instagram: @TayStano