Magic 21

Napipinto na ang aking simbolikong pagtawid mula kabataan patungo sa sunod na antas ng paglago ng isang tao...

SUBALIT hindi ako naniniwala na ang pagiging isang ganap (=mature) na adult ay nakadepende sa edad ng isang tao.

Kung gayon ay isang malaking kahibangan ang aking tinurang simbolikong akto. Isang napakalaking kahangalan na bumubulag hanggang sa kasalukuyang henerasyon. Ang lamat sa kultura ng santinakpan, maliban sa isang alam ko. Sa bayan kong minamahal, perlas ng Silangan.

Ang paparating na araw ng aking pagtanda ay itinuturing na espesyal sa lahat ng lugar, maliban sa atin.

Legal na edad para sa bisyo, luho, at iba pang katarantaduhan. Basta't may ID ka lang (na kataka-takang pwede rin namang ipeke).

Kaya't sa ngalan ng hipokrisi, alienasyon, at kataksilan, gagawin kong kasaysayan ang aking pagiging 21.

Make your 21st birthday a memorable day in your life. Afterall, you only become 21 once.

• Go to Disneyworld and have fun with the rides. Make the most out of your remaining childhood days.
  
• Dance with Mickey Mouse.Go to casino and gamble all your savings. It's your first day to adulthood. Set loose your greediness. Try the slot machines and don't go home until you're broke.
  
• Drink and don't stop until you pass out. You're legally old enough to be crazy.
  
• Go on a picnic and join a children's game. Roll on the grass like you've always wanted. Life's never been this simple and nice. Don't forget to smile.
  
• It's summertime! Go out with your family and hit the beach. You've never had a sunny birthday before. You might even get to learn how to swim.
  
• Go cross-country and visit Canada, your dream country next to Czech Republic.
  
• Sleep. The best way to deal with the coming Apocalypse is to close your eyes and dream.