When I had my 21st birthday party, I did not have to do anything. I did not have to even send out the 21st birthday invitations. You see, it is a tradition among my friends to throw 21st birthday parties for each other. We take care of every aspect of the party planning. That way, the 21 birthday party is a celebration of the person's journey into full adulthood. Although you are an adult at the age of 18, it does not feel like it until you hit the age of 21. After all, that is when you get the right to drink.

I never got to see the 21st birthday invitations until the party had already happened. That was also part of the tradition. You see, the 21st birthday invitation told everything about the party. All of the guests were informed of all of the activities. That way, everyone knew but me. I have to admit that not being able to see the 21st birthday invitations made me a little bit nervous, but I was thrilled to be the center of attention.

When I had planned the birthday of my best friend, Adam, I had gone all out on the 21st birthday invitations. I had set out a scavenger course, except that it was designed for him alone. Each of the 21st birthday invitations was different. You see, the 21st birthday invitations gave everyone their assignments. Joe, for example, was supposed to hide a small bottle of scotch in the backyard which Adam would have to find and drink to get his next clue. For my part, I had to organize everything. I had to print out the 21st birthday invitations and send them out randomly to all of the guests. Then, I had to meet Adam downtown and give him the first clue.

I have to admit that I could not wait to figure out what they had in store for me. I did everything I could just to get a peak at those 21st birthday invitations, but it was all in vain. No one would tell me anything, and the 21st birthday invitations were all well hidden. My friends knew me too well. They knew that I could not stand surprises, and would do anything that I could to find out what secrets the 21st birthday invitations held. As it turns out, I am glad that I was forced to wait. The party was amazing.