Victoria Belardo
High school student
I registered to vote. I feel like it is my civil duty to do that as a coming of age kinda thing. I also bought a dark green spray paint. In California, it's illegal for anyone to sell spray paint to someone younger than 18. I had to show the store clerk my ID, and promise him that I would not use the spray paint to commit acts of vandalism.
Frankie Garcia
Zoology/biology teacher
I bought a lottery ticket. My parents bought them often, so I wanted to see if it was worth my time, and if there was potential to win money. I learned very quickly that the odds of winning are pretty much slim to none.
Ron Bermann
Lawyer
I bought a bottle of Boone's Farm apple wine and drank it like it was juice because back in the day, the legal drinking age was 18.
Maddie Hill
High school student
I got a piercing in my nose because it matches the way I dress, I needed a change and it makes me look more mature. I like that because I am very young looking.
Julian Wineberg
Administrative assistant
I bought a pack of cigarettes, just because I could. I don't even smoke and the pack remains unopened to this day, all these years later. I think I still have it somewhere, like in the pocket of a jean jacket that no longer fits.
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