Most teens can’t wait for their 14th birthday. It’s the year they can get their driver’s permit; when you hit the 14 years and 9 months mark, you can go to a driver’s ed class.

This is a program — for those not aware — that lasts three weeks and is available for those who are learning to drive for the first time.

After signing up for the program, students spend a large amount of time getting their driving hours and focusing on getting their permit.

I wasn’t one of those teens who was worried about getting my permit or even learning how to drive.

I had my parents to drive me around. Why would I need to drive?

It wasn’t until recently that my parents pushed me to go get the process for getting the permit rolling since college is approaching.

This meant studying the law books and taking practice tests online for hours on end.

So in February 2018, after two attempts of taking the test, I finally earned my permit.

I waited two hours for my turn to take the test and the anticipation was dreadful, but I passed the 40-question test.

At first, I was shocked I had passed because I am now a legal driver.

But, ultimately, I was excited to be able to drive.

I, of course, wanted to tell everyone about my exciting news, so I told a few of my close classmates.

I though they would build me up, but they didn’t.

Some of them told me I should have done it when I was younger, and others laughed at me.

My self-confidence was at an all-time low, and I felt ashamed for being excited.

I couldn’t understand why nobody else seemed to feel the same way I did.

It took me a while to process, but I realized that not everyone does things all at the same time.

Whether you are 14 or 18, it doesn’t matter: an accomplishment is an accomplishment.

You are never too old to reach a milestone, nor should anyone bring you down for taking too long to do something.

There is no set age for when you need to have a car, a license, or even a job.

Do things on your schedule because, in the end, things need to work out on your own time, not other people’s.

Be proud of your accomplishments, but be proud of yourself because your feelings are important after all.