18 Eighteen Вђ“ August 2007 Access

By mid-August, the "Eighteen" magic began to fade into the reality of departure. The local mall, once their kingdom, felt small. The fluorescent lights of the food court seemed dimmer.

: Driving with no destination, fueled by cheap gas and the thrill of a newly minted license. The Fear : The looming specter of college move-in day. 18 Eighteen – August 2007

: Amy Winehouse’s "Rehab" was everywhere, a haunting anthem for a generation that felt a little bit broken. By mid-August, the "Eighteen" magic began to fade

: Emo was at its peak; Fall Out Boy and My Chemical Romance provided the dramatic backdrop for every late-night conversation. : Driving with no destination, fueled by cheap

Should the setting be a or a general suburban/rural area?

: Burning CDs for friends, labeling them with Sharpies, and trading them like sacred texts. 🌅 The Last Summer