I remember the time I turned 18 years old. I thought that being "of legal age" can give you all the access you want, especially with seemingly grown up things. Well, I was wrong.
18 was the first time I got really drunk at a friend's party. I woke up the next day with my head on a toilet bowl and a bad hangover. That experience can get me killed, and that taught me to drink only what I can handle.
18 was the age when I got my own pick up truck from my dad. I drove carefully and took really good care of it, like it was my first baby. To this day, my old pick up is still in our house garage. It doesn't work that well anymore, but I hope I can still give it a little drive one of these days when I visit my parents.
18 was the age I got into a serious relationship. But as serious as it was, it only lasted for a year and a half, due to differences and parting for college. I accepted the fact that indeed, first love isn't meant to last most of the time.
18 was when I broke ties with my long time best friend. We outgrew each other, and everything changed for both of us. It hurts more than breaking up with a guy. But later on, the wounds healed and we've got our much-wanted closure. Sometimes, it feels good to let go of people that isn't healthy for you anymore. Don't settle for less, because you deserve so much better when it comes to relationships.
At 18, I said goodbye to high school and embarked on my college journey by myself. Everything was awkward and scary. Adjusting was difficult. But I learned to break barriers, adjust to situations, and got unexpected friends, new experiences, and happy moments in return.
18 was the age I thought I was really a full-time grown up.
But it's not. It's just the start of your journey to maturity. We never really grow up, we just grow wiser. And that should be your goal in life, wiser.
Once in a while, feel free to have fun. Don't forget the inner child in you.
18 was the first time I got really drunk at a friend's party. I woke up the next day with my head on a toilet bowl and a bad hangover. That experience can get me killed, and that taught me to drink only what I can handle.
18 was the age when I got my own pick up truck from my dad. I drove carefully and took really good care of it, like it was my first baby. To this day, my old pick up is still in our house garage. It doesn't work that well anymore, but I hope I can still give it a little drive one of these days when I visit my parents.
18 was the age I got into a serious relationship. But as serious as it was, it only lasted for a year and a half, due to differences and parting for college. I accepted the fact that indeed, first love isn't meant to last most of the time.
18 was when I broke ties with my long time best friend. We outgrew each other, and everything changed for both of us. It hurts more than breaking up with a guy. But later on, the wounds healed and we've got our much-wanted closure. Sometimes, it feels good to let go of people that isn't healthy for you anymore. Don't settle for less, because you deserve so much better when it comes to relationships.
At 18, I said goodbye to high school and embarked on my college journey by myself. Everything was awkward and scary. Adjusting was difficult. But I learned to break barriers, adjust to situations, and got unexpected friends, new experiences, and happy moments in return.
18 was the age I thought I was really a full-time grown up.
But it's not. It's just the start of your journey to maturity. We never really grow up, we just grow wiser. And that should be your goal in life, wiser.
Once in a while, feel free to have fun. Don't forget the inner child in you.
