I plan on doing the same thing I do every day after I turn eighteen. Try to take over the world break the world record of wasting time on the internet.
Turning 18 and you (An angsty Australian kids question for you)
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You don't become an adult in one day, as some people have said. Think of it as the beginning of the beginning, if you like.
If you want more from life than boozing/partying, then yes, it can come across as a little overhyped. But don't worry, part of the maturing process is learning to discern hype from real gems. (some people might call this cynicism, but some people can shut their yaps
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I actually can't recall either of my 18th or 21st - not because I was hammered or anything, I just honestly can't remember the details of any birthday celebrations I might have had. I tend to downplay my birthday.
If you want more from life than boozing/partying, then yes, it can come across as a little overhyped. But don't worry, part of the maturing process is learning to discern hype from real gems. (some people might call this cynicism, but some people can shut their yaps
)I actually can't recall either of my 18th or 21st - not because I was hammered or anything, I just honestly can't remember the details of any birthday celebrations I might have had. I tend to downplay my birthday.
The more mature you are the less of a big deal it is, for most the glamor of buying booze is the ability to use it the way a fucking moron would getting drunk every day, do doing idiotic thing an thinking "I was drunk" is a good excuse, thinking it solve problems. It more or less boils down to a somewhat perverted reverence you give to you new privileges.
Now if you do not have this perverted reverence then drinking is not a big deal you realize is is not some magic substance that allow you to do whatever you want and that even under it's influence you are still bound by the same law and responsibilities and in fact have more, in short you come to the conclusion that while this privilege is enjoyable it is not some magic godsend that allows you be become some kind of superman.
Now if you do not have this perverted reverence then drinking is not a big deal you realize is is not some magic substance that allow you to do whatever you want and that even under it's influence you are still bound by the same law and responsibilities and in fact have more, in short you come to the conclusion that while this privilege is enjoyable it is not some magic godsend that allows you be become some kind of superman.
I must say i have had this exact conversation at least from the questioner's end. Here is how i worked mineJoccaren said:
(Previous conversation)
'Is it because you're scared of the health risks?'
'It has almost no health risk in moderation, you body even makes a small amount, but no'
'Your scared you'll do something stupid?'
'I am total in control of my actions Alcohol or no Alcohol again no think you'
'You just don't want a hangover tomorrow morning?'
'Do you wanna fuck?'
'what? are you gay?... no I do want to'
'like me and Alcohol'
'... holy crap I finally get it'
works on smokers as well.
In short, no. If you wanted to drink or smoke you'd probably be doing it already. It's just nice to know you can do whatever is legal you want.
it only matters if you never partook in such activities prior to your legal manhood. if you did, try to act surprised and relieved for your folks.
Turning 18 was as eventful as any other age. Less so in fact because less people care now that you're too old to be celebrated.
21 is the big one for me.
21 is the big one for me.
A lot changed for me when I turned 18, although mostly because I happened to graduate from High school and moved on my own to start my studies in a university.
Just hitting 18 didn't really change much for me, except that I could vote. I could buy alcohol, but not the drinks I liked until I was 20, which is the age limit for drinks that have more than 22% alcohol.
Just hitting 18 didn't really change much for me, except that I could vote. I could buy alcohol, but not the drinks I liked until I was 20, which is the age limit for drinks that have more than 22% alcohol.
I'm almost 22, and I can say that both 18 and 21 were not really big deals at all, not like people make them out to be.
TBH I found 17 to be the big one, since in the UK thats when you can learn to drive.
TBH I found 17 to be the big one, since in the UK thats when you can learn to drive.
Turned 18 today (hell yeah!). Figure now I can got buy my own grog and go to clubs and pubs with my friends. Being 18 is awesome.
I'm 25 and still wondering when I get to feel like an independent adult. But I'm a special case, so I'd ignore this sentiment. Lousy economy/brain/people who live in my town.
Nope. None whatsoever. 18 is arbitrary. Most physical changes in puberty have no well-defined age at which they begin. But most people are physically mature at 16 or 17.Offworlder said:
As for mental maturity, the brain hasn't fully developed until the age of about 25. So...
Biologically speaking, the age at which we say someone is an 'adult' really isn't related to anything.
As for me... Eh. turning 18 was a non-event. Nothing much of interest happened for me. And since I had no real interest in alcohol (or cigarettes), it really wasn't a big deal.
For my 18th birthday I had jelly and my mum made me a birthday cake. Then me and my friends went to the cinema to watch Stardust.
Like many people here, wasn't interested in going to pubs and clubs until my friends started wanting to hang out there.
Like many people here, wasn't interested in going to pubs and clubs until my friends started wanting to hang out there.
It is rather silly. I do drink sometimes but most of the time I just don't feel like it, just like how I will have the odd coffee every now and then but I won't feel like drinking it on most mornings. Sometimes people will insist on buying me a drink anyway and then whine that they spent three quid on that when I refuse to drink it. That's their problem.Joccaren said:
The only difference turning 18 was that I got ID' for booze and films more than before.
College was a blast. Drinking, smoking, driving all before I was allowed to.
Then I failed hideously (not actually caused by the above) and got a job. Having your own money and moving out of your parents is the big change.
College was a blast. Drinking, smoking, driving all before I was allowed to.
Then I failed hideously (not actually caused by the above) and got a job. Having your own money and moving out of your parents is the big change.
Yeah, generally that's what the "No Bingo" Stuff was about - give them some water, they spit it out and get annoying, or if they're not quite that drunk tell you their never inviting you to their parties again... until they forget about it the next morning and invite you to the one next weeksheah1 said:
Ok, I seriously have to try that sometime. Will be amazingly funny, and even better if it works. Blunt, straight to the point and funny too. Nice work.DANEgerous said: