birthday thoughts

What does it feel like to be 20?
Well actually it hasn't really hit me yet.
The sinus infection isn't helping, either.

But seriously... I can't believe I've lived for 20 years.

Here's a review of some things I've done in 20 years.

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- Was born

- Had a lot of experiences I didn't remember

- Created a thousand fantasy worlds

- Learned to paddle a canoe and use chopsticks

- Learned simple algebra

- Read, sang, spoke and wrote

- Went to Greece

- Petted many cats

- Found out my mom was sick

- Starred in a musical

- Learned ballet, quit ballet

- Disliked myself

- Fell in love

- Flew a plane

- Met my best friends

- Forgot simple algebra

- Delivered a litter of kittens

- Tried psychadelic drugs

- Got my nose pierced

- Continued to dislike myself

- Rode an emotional rollercoaster

- Was tattooed

- Fell in love again

- Went to university

- Met a multitude of wonderful people

- Finally saw my father meet a woman who made him happy

- Moved to Waterloo

- Walked on a frozen lake

- Learned to love myself

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These 20 years have been long and complex. I went through a lot, and came out happier and more well-adjusted. Maybe these things I have listed seem trivial, but they stand out in my memory and formative moments. Moments that made me more aware of myself and my surroundings. Moments that caused me to ask questions and actively seek answers.
The last year in particular has been filled with joy. Because of it, I go into my 20th year full of hope, and more importantly, full of confidence and spunk.