Hey folks! Well, well, well it's that time of year again, you know the one; a day for candles, or more importantly CAKE, and celebration, and happiness and presents...you know I could go on and on. While most people get excited about this day, I have been approaching it with a sense of anxiety; today I turn the big 2-5, a quarter of a century. I have been on the face of this planet for 25 years, in school for the last 22 of those years! Whoa. I am getting old:/
This birthday is really no different than any of the others I have celebrated, but in my head it seems like a big milestone. The other day, I tried having a little pity party for myself at my apartment. The voice of reason in our apartment (Ashley) pretty much told me to be grateful I was turning 25, as some people are not afforded the same privilege. True story. I should stop my gripping:) I have truly lived an amazing life so far, so instead of being depressed, here is what I am thankful for! I have a wonderful family who supports me in my all my endeavors. I have a great guy in my life who puts a smile on my face everyday. I have managed to finds some of the most amazing people to call friends everywhere I have gone; home, UNC, SCO, Europe.
I have learned. I have traveled. I have seen. I have read. I have loved. I have smiled. I have laughed. I have experienced. I have cried. I have danced. I have given. I have gotten. I have believed. I have hoped. I have forgiven. I have grown. I have lived. And y'all, I am so excited about the future!! So, friends, here is my list of 25 people/places/things that I'm looking forward to coming my way (and yours if you keep reading;).
- Blogging: I have started writing a blog (obviously). I decided that pretty soon, I am gonna be going so many directions I am not sure if I will be able to keep up with this exciting time in my life, so what better way to document it and keep my frans and family informed than to blog:)
- Valentine's Day. I have always been a big fan of Valentine's Day, and hope I can make something delicious like this:
- March 21st, 2012: I will be done with part 1 of boards! Until then, my life will be pretty much consumed by studying, and prayers for this big day are greatly appreciated:) ( I know my fellow students are probably shaking their heads at this one, but I have started to think of this exam as one more stepping stone. We have made it this far, and I know we are all gonna get there! And if you are having trouble believing that...Hakuna Matata :)
- Germantown Half Marathon the first weekend in March. Training has been and interesting ride too, but I'm on my way to that 13.1, more details soon.
I LOVE STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!
