On February 4th, at long last, I finally celebrated my 21st birthday! For a college student, turning 21 is basically the Holy Grail. Until I turn 25 and can legally rent a car, this is essentially the last birthday with a significant amount of meaning and privileges attached. As any Union College student would, I of course celebrated the big night at Bomber’s with my best friends, complete with that massive margarita that they gift customers when it is their birthday. Prior to my Bomber’s celebration, my best friends could not have made my day more special. I was presented with all of my favorite snacks at midnight (they know that food is the way to my heart) and when I came home from work, my entire bedroom was decorated! One of my friends even delivered me a Panera breadbowl with broccoli cheddar soup to work for my lunch. Amazing.
This past weekend, my parents came up for dinner on Saturday night, and they took my friends and I to Marotta’s! My mom had even set up little goodie bags for us on our plates before we got there, and it was adorable. Dinner was to die for – I got the lobster ravioli and my first legal drink (Chianti!). It was the perfect way to wrap up a week of birthday celebrations. I have the best friends and family in the world, and I can’t thank them enough for making my 21st the best birthday yet!
Maura Met Union 