It really struck me recently that I have an impending birthday in the upcoming months, only about 6 weeks away. This new year of my life will see me reach the ripe age of 19, and my last year of childhood and teenage years. And in all honesty, I don't want to be an adult yet. As exciting as the future is, with all its possibilities, it marks another significant shift in responsibilities and just my life in general. So as I commence my last teenage year, I can't help but think about all of the different tasks that I must accomplish while still a teenager. Some of them of course I won't even bother attempting to master, partly because they are silly immature childish antics that I see no point in taking part of. One thing that I would like to happen though is being asked for my id for the first time. Not once have I been carded, which apparently is a compliment, but I see it is a right.
Now of course, many people will tell me that I must go to many parties, get trashed, hook up with males and even kill my lungs with cancer sticks. And to those people I say "no thank you". I see no need to pollute my liver and harm my lungs in that way. I am not against alcohol, I do consume it, but not regularly or excessively. And smoking is one of the worst things to do. If you want to smoke, stay away from me when you're doing it and when you smell of it. You're not cool. If you want to die, keep me out of it.
But of course this year will hold many positive things. I have a rather special play date with Abi in the impending months which will place another notch on my teenage belt. I'm also beginning university which will in turn entail all sorts of 'normal' teenage/young adult experiences and emotions. But as I relish in the idea of living up the remnants of teenage hood, I'm also slowly inching into a more mature role as an adult. One such mark is the new savings account that I've opened to save my money for a holiday next year.
So I say to the remaining months of my teenage years. Bring it on. :)
Until next time fellow humans....
