Peaceandlove67 Article: 20th Birthday Speech

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Hi, everyone! Antonia here, and this might seem a bit premature, but my 20th birthday will be here before we know it. On March 1, I will be twenty. That's less than a buwan away.

I'll be honest. I'm not ready to be an adult. Starting March 1, I won't be a teenager anymore. I have less than a buwan as a teenager. I'll wake up on March 1, and I'll be an adult. I just don't feel ready. Of course, those who are already adults have told me that there's not much difference between nineteen and twenty. I mean, there's nothing I can do on March 1 that I can't do on February 28.

Feel free to send me a birthday message, wish me a Happy Birthday on my wall, or post a picture on my club on March 1. I'm not begging. It's up to you. You can do all of the above if you want. Again, I'm not begging. It's up to you. If you're already twenty or older, feel free to tell me what's it's like. Do you feel like an adult? If so, when did you start feeling like an adult?

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Rubyrings The minute I woke up on my 20th birthday, I felt so strange. I realized I was an adult, and I wasn't ready to be an adult - pretty much exactly what you're describing here. Eventually I adjusted to it, but for the longest time, I still felt like I was 18 inside. (Except of course when I went to places that served alcohol, because you have to be at least 19 to order alcohol in Canada.) Good luck with the 20 milestone, and I hope you get something really spectacular for your birthday.

80smusiclover1 I hope the same thing. Don't worry, you're not alone. When I turned twenty last December, I didn't feel like an adult at all, especially since I look very young for my age.

BingoPB I wasn't ready to be an adult when I turned twenty. I actually didn't start feeling like an adult until I started shadowing at the veterinary clinic in my hometown. I did it when I was in high school, but I was a teenager then. Being an adult isn't so bad, Antonia. I can assure you that it's going to be okay.

ktichenor I hope you have a great birthday, too. Tbh I felt nothing when I turned 20, in fact I actually became an adult at sixteen cause that's when my mom started declining. So, I never had teen years but I learned that age really was just a number and that it was just more important to enjoy life and not really worry about how old you were getting. But I can understand that you're scared just remember to enjoy life and think of all the opportunities you'll be getting. And if it helps I'm 34 and a lot happier than I was at 19. :) But good luck!

yorkshire_rose I wish you a wonderful day too,Antonia.I think age is just a number really, as Kirsten says.I would just take each day as it comes,and enjoy it to the fullest,as life is too short for anything else.I like this quote "Life Is a Journey ...Not a Destination" That is so true.We learn at on lif'e's journey.I hope that your journey will be full of,happiness,joy and many blessings along the way, my dear friend 💕

Peaceandlove67 Thanks, everyone. Maybe being an adult won't be so scary after all.

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VIII

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Sometimes You Have to Stand Up to Authority
One day, I was sitting in a tree. I just felt like doing it for some reason. A few minutos later, Allen and Peter came by. The original reason for them coming was so that Peter could ipakita me his skills on the bass. When he saw me in the tree, he asked, "What are you doing, mate?" I said, "Sitting in a tree." Allen asked, "Why are you sitting in a tree?" I said, "I just felt like it." I admit that it was quite fun, at least until a bird pooped on me. I said, "Okay, that's disgusting. I'm coming down now." Unfortunately, I slipped coming down. Allen...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VII

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Getting Into Mischief
All too soon, it was time to start school again. Allen and I had a couple of classes together, but the one I remember, that I wish I could forget, is English class. Our teacher, Mr. Goodman, was an alcoholic. He would sneak alcohol in a gatas carton and drink it behind his desk. He didn't really teach, which is why we didn't like him. The only thing Allen and I liked about this class was our friend, Peter. Peter could be best described as "no genius, but smart." He was best known for his Liverpoolian accent. The girls would describe him as "not as charming as the Beatles,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter VI

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You Didn't Care About Me When I Was With You. Why Do You Care About Me Now?
The susunod day, it was June 19, 1988, my seventeenth birthday. Allen and Liz picked out a card. Well, Liz picked out the card. Allen just signed it along with Liz. Allen said, "We don't know what you have or don't have, so the card was the only option." I said, "I'm fine with that. I don't expect anything fancy." Uncle Bob then came in. He said, "I've brought you a present on my way home." I asked, "What is it?" He said, "Close your eyes, and don't peek." I closed my eyes. A few moments later, he said, "Okay, now, open...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter V

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Finding a Way to Unwind
Later that day, I was walking down the kalye with Allen. He did most of the talking. I mostly listened. He then said, "John, you're a little quiet. What's wrong?" I said, "Nothing." He said, "I know something's wrong." I told him about my nightmare and how it forced me to get up early. Allen said, "That's a terrible nightmare." I said, "I tell myself that I'm fine, but I'm not sure if I am." He said, "You're obviously traumatized from almost being killed." I said, "Yeah." He said, "You know what you need, a way to relax. Have you ever tried camping?" I said, "No." He...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter IV

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Why Do You Expect Me to Help You? Did You Forget What You Have Done to Me?
It was summer, and I was sitting outside with Allen, talking about nothing. Just then, Uncle Bob called for me to come inside. When I came in, he said, "Pastor Thomas is on the phone. He asked to speak with you." I said, "Tell him I died." Uncle Bob said, "I don't think he'd fall for that." Reluctantly, I picked up the phone. "Hello," I said. Pastor Thomas said, "Hello, John. Is that you?" I said, "Yeah. Who's to know?" He said, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I need your help. Lately, I have been having trouble keeping...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter III

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I Didn't Know We Go to the Same School
One day, I went to the local park, and I brought my gitara with me. I sang "Here Comes the Sun" sa pamamagitan ng the Beatles. Then, somebody came up to me and started pag-awit along. He had long hair like me, but he had a beard, and his hair was darker than mine. He appeared to be around my age, sixteen or so. When I finished the song, I said, "You're a good singer." He said, "Thank you. You're quite good yourself." I said, "Thanks." He asked, "Did I disturb you?" I said, "Oh, no, no, no! I pag-ibig it when people sing along." He smiled. After a moment of silence, he said,...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter II

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First araw of School
It was my first araw at Redshore High School. pasko Vacation was officially over. I was a little nervous about my new school mates, fearing that I wouldn't be accepted, ibingiay my treatment in Devil's Garden. The kids of Redshore were friendly to me, or so it seemed. At the end of the day, some of them said, "Hey, John, slide down the rails of the staircase." I was afraid that I would hurt myself, and I initially refused. One of them said, "Come on! It'll make you cool." Of course, I wanted to be cool, I mean, who wouldn't? I attempted it, but I unfortunately slipped off...

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The Wilde Adventures Chapter I

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Introduction
It was my first araw in Redshore, California. It was December 26, 1987. Because of all the abuse I was taking in Devil's Garden, I decided to live with my uncle, Bob. Uncle Bob worked at the local bar, Alien Slim. It was usually just me in the house. Uncle Bob never married, never had children, and didn't even have a girlfriend. He never had pets, either, for he was allergic. Luckily, I didn't ilipat to Redshore empty-handed. I brought my gitara and my extensive record collection with me. Thanks to Pastor Thomas, I no longer had my dog, Beatle. My only solace was my record collection,...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part VI

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What a Way to Spend Christmas
It was pasko Day. It had snowed, and the ground was covered in snow. After pasko dinner, John decided to take his dog for a walk. Along the way, he encountered Pastor Thomas. John knew that Pastor Thomas saw him and politely said, "Hello." Pastor Thomas said, "Hello, John." John continued walking. Pastor Thomas asked, "What are you doing sa pamamagitan ng yourself at this hour? Aren't you afraid someone will try to punish you for your sin?" John said, "No." Pastor Thomas said, "Well, you should be afraid, very afraid." John looked confused. Pastor Thomas reached in his...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part V

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Go Cut Your Hair!
One day, John decided to go to the park to spark change in Devil's Garden. He thought that maybe his plan would work in the park. It obviously wasn't going to work at the church. With his mother's permission, he went to the park with his guitar. He stood near the statue of the town's founder and sang a song that he wrote called "Brainwashed sa pamamagitan ng Corruption." Unfortunately, the song did not get any praise. His school mates, save for Randall, began throwing rocks at him. They even shouted, "Go cut your hair!" John begged them to stop. He cried out, "This is not a message of hatred!...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part IV

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What Do I Do When I'm Having a Bad Day?
On their way to one of their classes, Randall asked John how his plan worked out. John said, "Things didn't go very well." Randall noticed John's black eye. "Holy smokes!" He cried. "What happened to your eye?" John said, "Promise me that you'll keep this between us." Randall said, "I promise." John said, "My mom hit me with her purse." Randall said, "That's terrible. Does it hurt?" John said, "Yeah, it hurts." Randall said, "You really need to consider getting away from your mother." John said, "I don't really have anywhere else to go." Randall asked,...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part III

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I'm Going to Change the Attitude of This Town
After school, John talked with his friend, Randall. John said, "Man, I had an interesting dream last night." Randall asked, "What was it?" John said, "John Lennon came to me and told me that I could change the world. I told him that I would start sa pamamagitan ng changing the mentality of this town." Randall looked confused. "What are you going to do?" He asked. John said, "I'm going to change the attitude of this town. I'm going to ipakita them that rock and roll isn't so bad. I'll also promote peace and love." Randall's eyes got big. "Are you crazy?!" He cried....

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part II

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John's Dream
One night, John had a dream. He was sitting in his bedroom, all alone. He heard a knock on the door and went to answer it. He said, "Hi. Can I help you?" The man standing at the door said, "Hello, there. I'm John Lennon." Teenaged John laughed and said, "Yeah right!" Lennon stood firm. He said, "What you are seeing here is my spirit." John said, "If you're truly John Lennon, come in here and prove it." Lennon played the gitara and sang "Imagine." John said, "Okay, works for me." Lennon asked the boy his name. "John," he replied. After chatting for a few minutes, John said, "I knew...

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But Rock and Roll is Evil? Part I

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Outcast of Devils Garden
During the popularity of Christian rock in the 1980's, in a small town ironically called Devils Garden, lived a teen sa pamamagitan ng the name of John Wilde. He was only sixteen, and he was totally into rock and roll. He was often shunned for his taste in music, for he was not into the music of the citizens of Devils Garden. The citizens of Devils Garden considered rock music "music for Satanists." John begged to differ, but he couldn't change their minds. His family was no help, either. He was a boy without a father, as his father had died in a car accident taon earlier. John was...