Eighteen.
Adult.
Legal.
I can do a lot of things I couldn't before.
Many of them I have no interest in doing.
But that's beside the point.
I can.
In the eyes of the law, I am now old enough to be a part of this society.
I get to help make decisions, and I'm also responsible for my own decisions.
I'm legal.
It's all on the record now.
This feels like a big one.
Some are just another year.
A good reason to celebrate.
This one, though, this one feels different.
Maybe that's just because I'm told it should be different.
No, but it is.
And that's about all I know.
I know I am so ridiculously happy for it to be my 18th birthday.
And really, what more do I need to know than that?
2 comments:
Happy Birthday, Tela!!!
Yes, 18 is a BIG one! So celebrate like there'll never be another one like it.
Mon
Oh honey - I missed it yesterday? I'm sorry!!
Happy belated Tela Day.
You are one amazing 18 year old. Wise beyond your years, kind and intelligent. I'm so glad to call you friend.
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