Epic 21st Birthday Reflection

So,
In case you haven't heard or seen, I just turned 21 yesterday (Friday the 23rd). Although I have literally never drank before in my entire life (other than like communion) I was legitimately excited for the mayhem which would ensue. Originally, I really didn't expect to do anything big. I've never been a huge birthday party person, and plus I don't do anything crazy ever so I had no idea what I should do for my birthday. Also, I am not trashy so that threw out the "power hour"/party bus option right out the window. I wanted to remember my 21st, and make sure that it was memorable (other than waking up in prison, etc.)

So I decided that I would just plan to go somewhere that was both 21 above and under friendly for dinner and then go from there. After quick debating I settled on Old Chicago. I didn't want to go somewhere really trashy like BWW or AppleBees so I thought this was a good option.

Additionally, prior to the night of mayhem, Grant, Rachel, and Ryan all took time out of their busy schedules to come down and help me celebrate, something that I am eternally grateful for. On Thursday, they drove down that evening and after some minor setbacks (car trouble and roads randomly ending in South Dakota) they made it safe in sound in time for dinner. After dinner we visited Bakers and did a quick tour of Omaha, hit up Village Pointe for Ice Cream and the Apple Store and then caught the late showing of "Inception".

Friday, the day of my 21st, we hit up the zoo and despite the humidity we had a pretty good time. We then proceeded to Bakers where I made my first alcohol purchase of the day (a 22 ounce Bud Light Lime) and then headed back to my Mom's for a quick lunch and cake. After that we just hung out for a bit, and then loaded into Rachel's car and headed to Old Chicago. Shalee and Dan were already there and Stephanie caught up with us later on. We ordered and I got my first drink there, a Jack and Coke. It was pretty intense and set the bar pretty high for the evening (no pun intended). I then took a breather and got a strawberry margarita and finished the evening by downing half of a Long Island Ice Tea.

Did I get drunk? Maybe, I was definitely buzzed. Only for about 10 minutes though and then I just had the bloodshot eyes and red face for the rest of the evening. After Old Chicago we headed to my Moms for some hanging out and game playing where Austin, Jared and Jana, Laura, Erin and Nicole and Pete joined us to hang out.

All in all, it was a nice evening and a great way to begin the closing chapter for the summer.

Wow, I can't believe it. My summer of exile is nearing its close. Am I ready for school to start again? No. But I am ready to be out of Nebraska. I move in August 11th and then have nearly a month until classes actually start. This way I'll have a nice breather before classes and CHOIR begin!