N-Trizzy2609 Posted September 26, 2010 Share #1 Posted September 26, 2010 This little railfan turns 18 today with a big bang. I just got me a new car, a new HO scale Amtrak Genesis, and $45 so far. I'm happy I'm an adult now but still young at heart. Here's something for all of you who just turned 18 or remembers it like an elephant. When you turn 18, were you like me and and only 50% happy to be 18? I'm happy because now I can order things online with a credit card, I can drive as late as I want, and I can buy cigs for my mom without the feeling of getting ID'd. But I'm also sad because I feel like my childhood is over. Lots of things I coulda got away with when I younger too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
error46146 Posted September 26, 2010 Share #2 Posted September 26, 2010 sometimes i wish i was still like 8 years old...its like a glass wall, you can always look back but you cant walk back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted September 26, 2010 Share #3 Posted September 26, 2010 The only important birthday is 21, 18 just means you can get arrested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted September 26, 2010 Share #4 Posted September 26, 2010 The only important birthday is 21, 18 just means you can get arrested. Yup, which also means once you turn 18 just like you have the freedom to control your own life, it also means your parents are no longer legally obligated to do anything for you. So make sure you don't do anything to get kicked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbanfortitude Posted September 26, 2010 Share #5 Posted September 26, 2010 I enjoyed my 21st birthday more than my 18th. Congrats on becoming an adult. now hurry up and start bein responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted September 26, 2010 Share #6 Posted September 26, 2010 This little railfan turns 18 today with a big bang. I just got me a new car, a new HO scale Amtrak Genesis, and $45 so far. I'm happy I'm an adult now but still young at heart. Here's something for all of you who just turned 18 or remembers it like an elephant. When you turn 18, were you like me and and only 50% happy to be 18? I'm happy because now I can order things online with a credit card, I can drive as late as I want, and I can buy cigs for my mom without the feeling of getting ID'd. But I'm also sad because I feel like my childhood is over. Lots of things I coulda got away with when I younger too. What kind of car did you get? At 18 I smoked my 1st cigarette, got my first lapdance, ect ect. I thought at 21 you become an adult? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infamous85 Posted September 26, 2010 Share #7 Posted September 26, 2010 Your childhood isn't necessarily over, there's no huge button that get's pressed at midnight lol. I don't remember my 18th birthday at all, it was only a couple of months ago too. But Happy Birthday, that's so cool that you got a car. Enjoy. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted September 26, 2010 Share #8 Posted September 26, 2010 Reminds me of that song 18 and life by Skid Row(1989) Do not resent getting older my friend as others have been denied that privilege. Just something to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted September 26, 2010 Share #9 Posted September 26, 2010 I thought at 21 you become an adult? The years between 18 and 21 are a gray area, for somethings your treated like an adult but others things your not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 26, 2010 Share #10 Posted September 26, 2010 This was a few years ago, so dunno if this applies or not: but if you were 18, you can gamble in a cruise boat's casino. But that's one thing I like about being 21, not that I'm a compulsive gambler, but at least I can go thru the casino floor without all the guards giving me the 'eagle eye'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 27, 2010 Share #11 Posted September 27, 2010 You may not be shorter of breath, but a birthday is just one day closer to death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N-Trizzy2609 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted September 27, 2010 What kind of car did you get? At 18 I smoked my 1st cigarette, got my first lapdance, ect ect. I thought at 21 you become an adult? A 2011 red Hyundai Sonata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRG Posted September 27, 2010 Share #13 Posted September 27, 2010 Hope you had a good birthday!!! Yup, which also means once you turn 18 just like you have the freedom to control your own life, it also means your parents are no longer legally obligated to do anything for you. So make sure you don't do anything to get kicked out. Took those words right outta my mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locomotion69 Posted September 27, 2010 Share #14 Posted September 27, 2010 A 2011 red Hyundai Sonata. That is a family sedan, oh well as long as your parents are paying for it, enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 27, 2010 Share #15 Posted September 27, 2010 That is a family sedan, oh well as long as your parents are paying for it, enjoy it. That's right, as long as someone else foots the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Julio Posted September 27, 2010 Share #16 Posted September 27, 2010 That's right, as long as someone else foots the bill. oh really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CenSin Posted September 27, 2010 Share #17 Posted September 27, 2010 In reality, for most people, a birthday is not much of a big change unless you have some pending troubles that are ready to spring at you as soon as you turn 18/21. Your life is continuous, not discrete. I'm 21, and I'm still pretty much like a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted September 28, 2010 Share #18 Posted September 28, 2010 A 2011 red Hyundai Sonata. You just turned 18 and your parents bought you a brand new car. 18 and your on their insurance? Especially in NJ whit their massive rates? You sure they didn't buy the car and they let you drive it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 28, 2010 Share #19 Posted September 28, 2010 You just turned 18 and your parents bought you a brand new car. 18 and your on their insurance? Especially in NJ whit their massive rates? You sure they didn't buy the car and they let you drive it?? Oh come on Dan, you should know parents these days. Spoil the kid til the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan05979 Posted September 28, 2010 Share #20 Posted September 28, 2010 Oh come on Dan, you should know parents these days. Spoil the kid til the end. Sounds a little too good to be true. Young drivers are what I fear everyday f**king texting and driving and yapping on the cell phone. I really don't believe they bought their just turned 18 year old son a $20,000 car. I'm sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDman Posted September 28, 2010 Share #21 Posted September 28, 2010 . I really don't believe they bought their just turned 18 year old son a $20,000 car. I'm sorry. Happens all the time. When I was in high school this one kid got a Dodge Charger for his birthday, then he crashed it, then got another new car and crashed it too. Oh, and he then got a new car after all that. On Long Island, kids get $30,000 cars when they turn 18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Concourse Posted September 28, 2010 Share #22 Posted September 28, 2010 Happens all the time. When I was in high school this one kid got a Dodge Charger for his birthday, then he crashed it, then got another new car and crashed it too. Oh, and he then got a new car after all that. On Long Island, kids get $30,000 cars when they turn 18. What a terrible shame... on the bright side, at least it wasn't like a $100k sports car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 28, 2010 Share #23 Posted September 28, 2010 On Long Island, kids get $30,000 cars when they turn 18. hey hey, there are some of us left with a sense of responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Up Front Posted September 28, 2010 Share #24 Posted September 28, 2010 Happens all the time. When I was in high school this one kid got a Dodge Charger for his birthday, then he crashed it, then got another new car and crashed it too. Oh, and he then got a new car after all that. On Long Island, kids get $30,000 cars when they turn 18. Dipshit is what that kid was. Along with the rest of my generation. And myself. The same group of friends I had throughout high school laughed at me when I told them about my license... or how it's still a permit and my attempts at getting it converted to a license went so well, I was deemed too awesome for the roads by several courts and forced to use Long Island Bus to get around. One rides the bus like I do, but his is about 40% less crowded. One had a license beforehand and drove a hooptie. Somehow, he drove that thing down to Florida where he lives now. One has a parent that can be there whenever. One got his license a year later and rubbed it in my face. He apparently made lots of new friends at Molloy. I haven't talked to him since last May. So while you're driving around in your craptastic car blaring equally bad music, do consider all the people that could be driving right now, financially stable to do so, no police record or anything, but can't because of some stupid circumstance. And yes, I'm 18 as well. Sure feel powerless. And the people that HAVE to use buses to get around because they can't afford it and maybe never will. How does that make you feel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubwayGuy Posted September 28, 2010 Share #25 Posted September 28, 2010 Happens all the time. When I was in high school this one kid got a Dodge Charger for his birthday, then he crashed it, then got another new car and crashed it too. Oh, and he then got a new car after all that. On Long Island, kids get $30,000 cars when they turn 18. My favorite was when girls would get cars for their "sweet 16's." Not even fully able or licensed to drive yet and POOF, $30K plus Mercedes/BMW/Infiniti from mommy and daddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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