Posted on 17 January 2010

Today, I turn 25, which I guess I’m no longer in my young 20s, and which I also suspect means I’m pretty much an adult by any standards. Some people have a problem with birthdays, but I don’t, really. It’s occasion to take stock of what I’ve been doing with myself, and I’m glad to say I’m pretty happy with where I am, what I’ve done, and where I’m headed. I’ve had a blessed life, with plenty of supportive people helping me along the way, and as a result, since leaving high school I’ve been able to do the following:

• start and complete a university degree
• travel overseas twice, including half a year living in another country (China)
• try out numerous jobs requiring various levels of skills and training
• live and work in what could well be the nicest neighbourhood in the world (James Bay, Victoria)
• buy a house in the city I want to live

On top of it all, I’m in a happy relationship approaching six years, have numerous rescued pets, great friends and family, and I’m in the process of starting two new jobs that capture my imagination and interest and (gasp) might actually lead to me having a real career. I can’t imagine that I could ask for much more.
Again, there’s no way I could have done this without the support of some great people along the way, whether I see them on a day-to-day basis or only interacted with them a few times. So, for everything I have and everything I’ve done, thanks– to all of you. It’s been a great 25 years (even I don’t remember the first few). Here’s hoping the next 25 go as well.

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