18th birthday diary entry
3rd of November 2009
Just moments ago I was seventeen.
Then in one neon flicker of the bedroom clock I attained the ability to drink at bars and clubs, gamble, purchase alcohol, cigarettes and porn. Handy though it is having my favourite things suddenly become legal, it does take away alot of the joy in the art of sheer rebellious indulgence.
At least now I can vote.
I mean yeah, that’s what I’ve been waiting for all this time. Now I get to put a tick in a random box as opposed to the former popular “putting of my dick” in a random box.
But it’s amazing how nothing changes still; I mean I was waiting for some kind of cosmic adjustment or a head-flip as the mind suddenly snaps from boy to man. All that fucking changes is the depressing reality that I can’t commit crimes anymore… for fear of serious penalty. No more can i carelessly hurl shopping trolleys through supermarket windows.
Ahh well, my cigarette just burnt out and I’m feeling pretty much the same way, lack of sleep, abundant beer and scarce personal hygiene. Lucky I’m a punk, otherwise I’d be one dirty motherfucker.
Comments
Can someone tell you why you wrote this? It seems the realisation that what you except should never be expected, change will come and some never do. I hardly rememeber being 12 to 22, being wasted was the game and the game has it’s own rules that drag you down or pick you up. Now 24 with kids, I wonder how the hell it all happened, seems like a blur. But for you these are the times that will make you and one day you look back and think shit, wish I’d more, so just have fun and enjoy yourself and never expect anything. I was at DevilDriver the other week and I remember that all that fun I had at 18, I miss like hell. Happy Birthday Andy and don’t get the jail, it’s a bit more serious and they don’t let you of with much, I know, lol, have a good day mate ; )
feels like i’ve had too much living for this lifetime.
i’m an old weathered soul. in past lives i have been some of the sickest motherfuckers…
this life is my innocent crime free life…. to right the wrongs of this soul.
24 with kids? best age for it!
i can’t wait!
(not that i want a surprise now..)
thanks for reading ^^
take it easy mate :D
– Andy Hair Candy