I've always thought that, once I hit 20, that would be it. I thought that by 20, I'd have been through enough and understood enough to start seriously working towards an adult future. I could run around and put wet toilet paper on half open doors or hide firecrackers on ceiling fans and be as rash as I cared to be but once I got to 20, I was responsible. Thing is, I don't quite remember ever being rash. I've never had alcohol or kissed a girl I liked or caused trouble in school. I've never even finished reading all the Harry Potter books. The worst thing I've ever done was draw sexytime pics on my classmate's quiz notebook. That got my Dad's attention (made him cry a bit) but, in retrospect, it was bound to happen. (I was a very curious boy) And it's hardly noteworthy. I'm two days away from turning 20 and I've never (ever!) done anything significantly stupid. It's like I've always been 20. It's almost sad. I know that I should be happy I've had such a distinguished upbringing but I'm not. I've got a few more hours left tonight and the entire day tomorrow to do something ridiculous before I become old enough to be held fully accountable. I wish I hadn't let myself grow up so fast.
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P.S. My father is a pastor, which should explain the Harry Potter and the crying.
