My Date of Birth - Talent in Progress #3: Growing Up

Tomorrow (May 17th) is my birthday. In fact, it is my 21st birthday. I wanted to reflect on my life for a moment in order to prepare for years ahead before I go out and celebrate.

I've lived a good 21 years so far with a lot of ups and an abundance of downs.

I've made many poor choices, and most of the good ones go unnoticed.

I've done a lot of things that I possibly shouldn't have.

I haven't done a lot that I should.

It's alright though. and do you know why that is? Because I'm still growing up. I'm still learning. People make mistakes. As a 21 year old I plan to change my ways in hopes that it will help me keep away from poor situations, and bad decisions, as well as gear me up for something good.

One thing I know about myself is that it's easier to stop doing the things that I shouldn't be doing than it is for me to do the things that I should but don't do...

This will be a long process, however, I know I can do it. It's just something I will have to tackle step by step. So here are the rules:

• No intercourse unless I'm in a long-term relationship.
• Drinking will never get out of hand.
• I will never do crazy street drugs (Weed is not a drug in my opinion), nor will I do tobacco products. But I've never even tried any of that stuff anyway I'm just saying I'll continue not to (again weed doesn't count).
• I will do my best to be more open and honest with my family, however I WILL NOT be telling anyone other than my mom (when she asks) about my sex life. You know, unless it's one of those "We're gonna have a baby" big happy family moments.
• I will be making my own decisions. Period.
• The final step in this is that I will get my self together. Being on top of the things that I have to do and doing them even if it's something I don't want to or don't feel like doing, as well as... probably starting therapy...

The rules specifically for tomorrow are as follows:

• Only drink a little. I'm going to just try a few drinks. Tasting wise, you know, like a sip her and there. And at the club I am getting a "Blue MFer" and that's it.
• I will be getting my massage from "CMU" assuming he shows up and we will have a bit of adult fun if you know what I mean (most likely anyway), but we ARE NOT having Vaginal Sex. (And I don't do anal so don't even start that one. Never have never will.)
• Last, but not least. Above all else. HAVE FUN

This year should be great. Because that's how I plan to make it.