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21: Now this is the year that is THE YEAR when it comes to being a twenty something. Now after the amazement which made up my 20th, 21 was tame by most standards. The first day of my 21st was quite eventful. It started with me officially becoming an employee of the San Mateo Safeway deli staff. A job that still ranks at the top of my many meaningless jobs. What made that so remarkable was simply the fact it was and still is the only job I've gained simply through knowing the right person. I didn't even have to interview. I only filled out an application simply so there could be some kind of legitimate paperwork.
So the day started pretty well, too bad the same could not be said for the night. So after an amazing party the year before I'm sad to report the grand party that is the 21st consisted of a smaller group of friends (most broke including myself) going to a Denny's and sadly hoping booze would be served (and of course that didn't happen, it's Denny's for heavens sake who ever thought they had booze for purchase was demented). Yes a truly sad party. I love times spent with friends as much as the next guy but that Denny's night was interesting to say the least. I made up for the craziness of the birthday party by going to Reno with my pops for my first shot at gambling. Came out 220 bucks ahead which is the last time I've ever came out ahead during a casino trip. Beginners luck for real.
Now the remainder of the year saw me stopping schooling to work full-time. A choice many think was the wrong one, but at the time it was definitely right for me and what I wanted to do. Outside of work I became more acquainted with the many bottles filled with tipsy causing juices. So needless to say there were many good times some of which are a bit of a haze to remember of course. 21 was the kind of fun I'm glad I had but don't think I would ever do it again.

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