Brithday

So...yesterday I turned 25. My particular friend and I were speaking about the difference between being 24 and being 25, and we agreed that 25 is great, even though 24 is an even number and has more divisors, because 25 is square. Neither of us is looking forward to 26 because 13 is a lame number. This is not a joke.

Yesterday was a pretty good birthday. I saw a friend I haven't seen all summer and got to pet her dog ("...the world's greatest dog!"). She gave me 4 books! Books are among the best gifts in the world, so I was pretty excited. Way more people wished me happy birthday than I expected, both at church and online, making me feel very loved. Rob and Cynth made the day perfect with a great dinner of pulgogi with pumpkin pie for dessert. Then they gave me tons of presents! It was amazing.

I think 25 could be an awesome year. Lots of changes are happening. Looking back I may (perhaps) consider 25 the year I grew up. I am graduating, going to get a full-time job, buy a car, and maybe even a house. These are all things I've never done before (if "graduating" = master's degree), and I am both nervous and excited. Recently I have been thinking that it is time for me to punch some holes in the ol' comfort zone. So, I'm thinking of things I can do to use my powers for awesome. If anyone wants to backpack through Europe with me in the next few months, let me know. If I'm going to do it, I'd best fit it in before I get a job. To all my Utah friends: get prepared for some hiking and camping in the near future. I want to be outdoors! Mom, be prepared to compost! I am going to use my master skills to transform the garden and our waste habits. Future dog, be prepared to run.