Sad at Seventeen - Personal Post 22

It seems like all my friends are 18 or are turning 18 shortly. I'm not 18 until December and I know i'm going to have to be the designated driver until then. I want to be able to go to the bar, rent hotel rooms, gamble and be labeled as an adult. I held on to my childhood for as long as I could but it's no fun when your friends have so many opportunities you don't have yet. When i'm 18 i'll be able to make my own decisions. Who knows, maybe when i'm 18 i'll only be wishing for my childhood back, but until then i'm so anxious until the day comes. Freedom!