This will be our year

I became 26 years old today.

Physically, I see no difference in the mirror from one day to the next. Still skinny and pale with disheveled brown hair. Mentally, I feel hardened and battle ready. I am the second tour solider who stops to pick the lone field flower. I am the calm before the storm.

This is a good feeling…

Finally I am ready for life. Unfortunately, it took me 26 years to get to this point, but alas I made it and no longer fear change. I welcome success and failure while embracing the growing pains that come along with each. I look to push myself further and never fall back into the self-made mediocre rut that I existed in. Granted, it took A to get to point B, but I should have told A to fuck off a long time ago. I feel like my old self again.

This week has the potential to be one of the best ever. My entire life could be turned upside down and headed in a completely different direction. I am excited that I made that choice, success or failure. There is no disappointment, only a commitment to change.

(my writing feels ridiculously rusty)

In any case, thanks to everyone who wished me a happy birthday. I really do appreciate all the gifts and well wishes, today was great.

Also, special thanks to my good friend Ryan, who took the time design this nice layout for me. I can think of no better way to repay him than to actually keep this site updated. I promise I will do my best to not give up on this one.


BL