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Today I turned 21

In 11 minutes (from the time I started to write this it is anyway) I will be 21 and 1 day old.

Birthdays are strange days. Why say 'Happy Birthday'? You are basically saying 'I hope you have a nice birthday'

But why not hope that everyone has a nice day everyday? I dunno,

My first conversation was about a pornographic picture on my brothers wall in detail with Helen. We ended up naming the four girls who were asleep, in very little clothing. (very grown up)

I got sang to at church, (also awesome service John) I got lots of hugs and kisses from my church family at GBC. I then got Kidnapped by Chloe and a gang of others to Cambridge where I was brought Lunch and sat on Parkers Peace munching and relaxing in the sunshine, before being taken home for a scrummy sunday lunch, with Penny, My Godparents, My Grandma and my Folks.

I got a mass of Texts and Facebook messages (at least 50) which is a real blessing to have so many people who want to wish you a good day.

I enjoyed it. I feel older I feel my age, maybe because of my new found exceptance of my age. I no longer want to be 17 again.

Dont get me wrong it rocked at the time but there are a lot of benefits of being this age.

On Saturday for an example me and my mum spent the whole day together shopping, when I was 17 I could have never done that. I have a lot more knowledge now which comes from getting older in regards to general knowledge, to a deeper relationship with God and in who I am too.

My friendships are stronger too. I have less aquaintences and more good friends.

I dont want to go out and get drunk. whats the point when you can have a social drink and talk more and have just as much fun?

I dont want to watch meaningless junk on Tv or read stupid books that wont teach me anything. I want to grow, learn and have fun.

I am lonely dont get me wrong but I dont want to go and selfishly fill my needs of comfort, love and affection with the opposite sex I want meaning and a relationship that is built on more than selfish need.

Anyway It is now the 10th of August.

Happy 10th of August everyone!!!