In 30 minutes I will enjoy yet another change in my age.
Do I want that though? Not just yet
The next half an hour of my life doesn't happen everyday, and if I have to turn while playing Cod, I can honestly say I am happy to do that.
While I will still remain in my teens (thank god) I still feel like I haven't done enough.
The 21st Century is a century of achievement, and I personally have only followed a very average list of achievements: Pubes, School, Chest Hair (not just one...ok maybe just one) and University.
While I, god forbid, have no wish to be Justin Beiber, I wouldn't mind having his cash or gash. That's a silly thought. However, it would be nice to be somewhere other than a cold London bedroom in a hand-me-down gown.
Nevertheless, I live a pretty good life and sitting around with the family on a friday night really does make you appreciate that. I continue happily though, with the thought that ahead of me is a huge adventure, lots of delightful squanderings, and a chance to make a name for myself.
And saying goodbye to possibly one of the most significant ages of a person's life in 23 minutes time enlightens one to the fact that life is moving forward, and quite rapidly.
So, this next year marks the start of Absolute Action (AA). A noun phrase which I shall mutter to myself at times in replacement of the old fashioned carpe diem. In order to match the speed of life, we should match it with our own strong drive towards the pursuit of happiness, starting just 18 minutes from now.
19 is a big deal purely because its thought to not be a big deal. Essentialy, it's one of those ages people are perfectly happy to count off as insignificant. And this just makes life go that bit faster. Every year is significant, we just have to make it that, despite the number.
In 12 minutes time, I leave behind the first 18 years 364 days of my life. This all sounds deep and prophecy-like. That's because it is, slightly.
Anyway, I think that's a pretty good time to finish. Now if you don't mind, I am going to ready 'Happy Birthday' by the Beatles, and in 6 minutes time will wake up the whole house with it.
Goodbye 18.
Hello 19.
