I demand a recount!

[ladymirth]

I have decided.

Since I have no interest whatsoever in either drinking or voting or driving or whatever you are supposed to be able to do in any hemisphere once you are of age, I have come to the following conclusion.

I am not turning twenty-one.

See, its all for the greater good, all right? I mean, I've always thought that the practice of becoming a legal adult just 'cause you've hit on so many birthdays was extremely dodgy. I mean, there should be a standardized test for this sort of thing. Becoming a legal adult is srz biznaz! Where are the qualifications, I ask you?

Anyway, I'm not ready. I can't even drive yet, and I've never worked a single job. It's entirely possible I can't cross the street by myself. I can't bring myself to interest myself in current affairs or politics or any of that shit. Declaring me a legal adult is just a waste of government money.

So I won't. Turn twenty-one, I mean. If that's okay with you. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm not going to remain not-twenty-one forever. I know I gotta bite the dust and become old and tired and responsible sometime. But that day is not today. I'm just not ready to take that step, World. It's not you, it's me. 

Really.

So...I'll just let you know when I'm ready, all right? It won't be long, just gimme about another two..three...years?

I ain't turning twenty-one. 

You can't make me, damnit!

Shan't! Shan't, shan't shan't! Don't wanna! Won't! I won't turn twenty-one! You'll see!

So...so there! 

*pouts*

Comments

[judosas.livejournal.com]

Be happy you're considered a legal adult in your country at the age of 21. I became an adult according to the law when I turned 18. And only now do I start to feel like one. ;) And I'm 26 now. (Gonna stay 26 for the next few years, anyway :D).

So yeah, stay a happy 20 year old woman for a while. Fine with me. But a driver's licence is fun!

[never-evil.livejournal.com]

happy not-turning-21 day to you :p

[lostprincess87.livejournal.com]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!!!!!

I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT ONE DESPITE WHAT YOU HAVE SAID HERE!

Birthdays are about celebrating your birth! And darling, when its you, there a lot to celebrate! SO let the celebrations BEGIN!

MWAH *21 Smoochies* HUGS *21 Huggies* and one extra large SQUISH!!! *SQUISHIES!!!!!!*

[un-sedentary.livejournal.com]

I'm right there with you! I plan to firmly not turn 20 in three months.

[un-sedentary.livejournal.com]

But, since it's your birthday, happy non-getting-older-birthday! :D

[schnuffichen.livejournal.com]

First of all: Happy Birthday no matter what the number before it may be :)

And I have to agree: Being an adult is completely up to perception (your own and the other's probably, too). Just: Nobody forces you to view yourself as an adult now, you know? Legally, I've been an adult for three years now (because here you cross the border with 18) and I don't quite completely feel like one. Heck, I have friends over 30 who don't always behave like what other people would consider appropriate for an adult ;)
But: Nobody can force you. It's just a number. And you can still act the way you want... you don't have to start driving, drinking or voting. And for some reason, I don't think you're keen on comitting crime anytime soon.
So, stay the way you are, no matter how long your birth dates back ;)

Anyway: Don't be grumpy - celebrate yourself :)
Because we sure are happy that you came here 21 years ago!

[cyad.livejournal.com]

21 is awesome! and also an awesome movie, rush n' see it! ;)

HAPPY BDAY 2U!!!!

put a special at mine's but, since am not at all the supernatural expert, I apologize in advance.

have a fab' one! (or did you already?)

**hugs!**

[kemidra.livejournal.com]

Go get you some fairy dust, yo. I believe Neverland is still the second star to the left.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! from Hisham

[(Anonymous)]

oh common men... dont go kuku on us... u may not FEEL like an adult now but one day u ll wake up & find urself so old tht u ll wish u were a child again.... hehehehehe... looks like somebody's FINALLY LEGAL :P lol

Hmmm

[roaringsprite.livejournal.com]

Well, all things considered... I do hope today (well the afternoon anyway) made the transition as painless as possible.. and here's hoping that the rest of the day goes just as well...

Love ya

[mrsmosley.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday, my friend! As for the adult thing - heck, I didn't really start to feel grown up until about 26 or so, long after I was married and a homeowner and the not-very-proud owner of a Career. Staying a non-adult a while longer sounds fine to me. :)

*squishes*

[laramoon.livejournal.com]

I'm not going to remain not-twenty-one forever.

must.... resist... the urge... to say.... aaaarrrrgh!!! I'vebeennottwnetyoneformostofmyadultlife. Sorry, had to. *giggles*

Happy Birthday! *hugs* from over on this side of the pacific.

And, you know, as far as I'm concerned, it's not how old you are, it's how old you feel. I myself am still 18. And with twenty years of practice, I can tell you I'm getting pretty darn good at it. *lol*

[ajroald.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately life doesn't give recounts (believe me, I've asked for MANY!) ~ so what it's worth ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY

[dm-hpcrazy.livejournal.com]

LOL! Happy BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!
Out of things which i can do now that i am legal - from what you mentioned..i only have done drinking - which isnt really all that wow! :P

Hope you have a great day!! :D :D

[pgwfolc.livejournal.com]

I know how hard birthdays can be. I felt that way at 25. And you know how I felt about 30.

But... HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Congratulations on another year of being 20!

(My Mom was 29 for my entire childhood, you know.)

And sorry I'm late with this. I was off-world, having the best birthday weekend ever (while completely ignoring the meaningless number labeled "time elapsed since birth").