Post #501: Here’s to 25 More Years!

This has been an amazing week so far! I don’t care about how much I have to work, or about how little time I get to spend elsewhere outside of work. I’m thankful that I have such a great career and amazing friends both here and back home. There’s not much I am wanting at the moment – I have everything I could possibly want out of life.

Wednesday, I turned 25. There were times leading up to that day that I thought I would dread it. Everyone says 30 and 40 are the “uh oh” ages, but every day that goes by, I realize more and more that it’s just a number. When I woke up on Wednesday, I was in a wonderful mood. It carried over into today, and I’m sure it won’t go away anytime soon, mostly because In a little over a month I’ll be going back home again to see everyone that I miss more than anything.

Basic Training Graduation

I have my health, great friends, a great career, and I’ve done more in the last couple of years than most people I know will do in the next 50 years. People who know me well, know that I love to brag, and my theory is: It’s ok to brag. Accomplishments should be highlighted, and as long as the bragging doesn’t lead to greed, it’s harmless and should motivate others to strive for what they want in life.

It’s an important day for my blog as well! This post is #501 – so here’s to opening two chapters; my next 25 years, and the next 500 posts documenting it.