Is there something special about turning 18?
Heck yes.
Normally I’m not one to get excited about birthdays. One year older … but the 18th is special since it’s the age of majority. Apparently on September 19, 11:59:59 PM, I am not mature enough, but one second later I have magically matured to just the right amount. I am now mature enough to participate in the democratic process by ticking boxes on a piece of paper. I am now mature enough to die for my country if the need should arise. I am now mature enough to make my own decisions, or so they say. But who are “they” anyway? And let’s face it—any of “them” have probably not been 18 for a very long time.
I don’t really want to grow up. Growing up is scary. It means responsibility, leaving the safe world of adolescence behind. It means a different sort of arena for relationships, interaction, and criminal justice. Being an adult (that sounds very weird) is good in some ways though. Much less troublesome when it comes to doing the nitpicky stuff like conducting online transactions or signing legal forms that donate my soul to a needy demon.
Oh, and there’s cake! 
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That’s right, I agree with Jory. I’m about to turn 20 and I still haven’t found a difficulty with being an adult. For me it’s all the same; I continue to be me 
Happy Birthday Ben!!!!!
Congratulations on your promotion to the next Member Group! 
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Don’t forget the whole “Legal drinking age in participating provinces” aspect
But yay for you, and boo for election because I’m 10 days short of voting. You’ll have to make up for my lack in that department.
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Don’t worry, turning 18 doesn’t mean you have to act all responsable and stuff, trust me, I’ve been an “adult” without acting responsable in any way for a while now. :P
Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 6:19 AM