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Birthday Weekend!

    I've aged since the last time I've written a blog post. Now 21 years old and I feel no different. In my family, turning 21 is a big ordeal. Everyone assumes when you turn 21, you go straight to the bars. Well, in my family we go straight to the casino. I wouldn't say my family has any addiction to gambling, but more or so the buffet they get when they go. Since my birthday occurred once I returned to school, my family has already scheduled an outing to the casino the first day I come home.
    I really had no plans for what I was going to do on my birthday, as long as I got my free Starbucks drink I was OK. Having a birthday during the week is a little boring because not many people want to do stuff with classes the next day. I honestly felt the same way, I almost wanted to hold off on celebrating for one more day so it was just over the weekend, but I'm glad I didn't. I woke up Thursday to my door decorated by my roommate and my gifts from my mom laid out for me. Unfortunately, I had to go to one class that morning before any of the festivities could begin, but after I was free to do what I pleased. After getting back from class, I FaceTimed my mom and opened all my gifts with her and she did great. Some things I loved in particular were my Kendra Scott necklace and my AirPod Pros. Once all the gifts were done, I enjoyed lunch made by my boyfriend and relaxed. Since it was a Thursday, most of my friends had classes throughout the day, so I had to wait until later for us to celebrate. Being in Ada, there's not many places to go for a drink besides Tavern 101 and John and Toni's. A lot of my friends are already 21, so they've become regulars at both locations.
    We started the night with dinner at Tavern 101 and I got a kid's chicken tender meal, very adult of me. Once dinner was over, we made our way over to John and Toni's. Since I had just taken my picture for my license, I didn't have the real card with me, so I had to show my paper wherever I went. It was odd at first, but everyone laughed about how I just couldn't wait to go out. After spending time with my friends and having my drinks bought by townies, we all decided to turn in for the night since we all had classes the next morning. Needless to say, I didn't make it to my morning classes. I had a great time with all of my friends, so I'd say my twenty-first was a success.


Until next time XOXO,


Hallie
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  1. L.WallsDecember 7, 2021 at 12:44 PM

    Hallie, I'm so glad you had a successful 21st birthday! I'm so sad I didn't get to see you on your birthday, but it seemed like you had a blast! I always felt like when you turn 21 you are not just legal to drink, but you become and actual adult. I always love how your family is already set up a trip for you to the Casino, thats amazing! I hope you when big bucks!

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  2. Noah MillerDecember 7, 2021 at 1:21 PM

    Happy Birthday! It sounded like you had a lot of fun on your birthday! I sadly still have a while until I turn 21, but I am very excited for it. Keep up the good work!

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  3. Adam ScottDecember 7, 2021 at 8:46 PM

    Hallie, I am glad you had fun on your big day, because you only turn 21 once! I had a blast turning 21 and I am glad you did too. Finish of the semester strong!

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  4. Dylan MorrisDecember 8, 2021 at 10:32 AM

    It was fun spending some time with you on your big day! I wish I could get the invite to go to the casino with you and your family, as that will be such a fun time! It is always fun turning 21, and I'm glad you made the most of your special day!

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  5. Trevon SalterDecember 8, 2021 at 8:50 PM

    Happy belated birthday! Sounded like you had an amazing 21st, glad you enjoyed yourself and enjoyed time with your friends! I turn 21 on the 27th of this month and i cant wait. Hope you had a great semester this year and it was a pleasure reading blogs.

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  6. Sydney VanderbiltDecember 8, 2021 at 10:38 PM

    Happy birthday Hallie! I hope you had a really good 21st. I don't turn 21 for awhile but I am so excited for when I do. Good luck with the rest of the semester!

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  7. JasmynDecember 9, 2021 at 12:25 AM

    Happy belated birthday Hallie! It sounds like you had a lot of fun celebrating your 21st. I'm glad you were able to enjoy such a big milestone with your friends and will soon be able to with your family. Turning 21 is so exciting and we only ever get to experience it once, so it's great that you had such a good time!

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