Reflect 24

Yesterday I celebrated the 24th anniversary of my birth. I spent most of the day (hungover) taking care of a few of the responsibilities I had been putting off. Breakfast was good. I started feeling better, gaining momentum. I was generously offered a wild t-shirt from a friend which was aggressively pitched perfectly to me by two lovely old women shortly after walking into their modest consignment store (run-on, I'm workin' on it). I finally bought a few records to expand my current collection containing only one Lynyrd Skynyrd album and a few solid Rod Stewart cuts (but those are on loan). I fixed my folding bike which I especially fond of. I found myself alone for most of the day. I feel that this was good. I felt like it was how I was meant to spend my day.

My good friend and roommate, LDO, arrived home in the early evening and graciously took me out for dinner at Kramer Books. He had the lamb and I had the scallops followed with a mountainous sundae and peanut butter pie respectively. Still slightly feeling the effects from the previous night, I grudgingly stopped by Front Page with Luke for a drink. The US soccer team celebrated a victory over Honduras. We had a few friends join us. I was feeling my age and could barely stay awake. After a pleasant cab ride home I laid on our uneven carpet hallway while Luke completed his daily push-up quota. Birthdays are for reflection. I reflected upon my past year, perhaps focusing too much on recent events but exploring my world as a whole just a bit.

As I enter a new year, I want to express how grateful I am for all the experiences I have had in my 23rd year. I have met some amazing people and made friendships that I did not know were within my means. To be honest, I may not have made tons of lifelong connections or kinships. However, I would like to thank everyone for the lessons I have been given. I have made mistakes. I'm not sure I have ever been this selfish in my life, but I may not ever be able to appreciate that now as I do than in any other time of my life. Although I promise to keep myself first, I hope to incorporate others and open myself up to those that care when I have the opportunity. I look forward to the challenges that lie ahead and the love I have to share. Thank you.


Slow down old man