Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Happy Year

Me on my 21st Birthday
Today is my 22nd Birthday. Although many people celebrate at midnight exclaiming, "I'm 22 now!" I have always waited until 4:48 PM to officially say my new age. It's the exact time I was born and it allows me the entire morning to reflect on the past year I've had. I think about the ups and downs and the significant moments of the past year's journey. It's about fifteen minutes until 4:48, so I'm going to quickly jot down some moments that I cherish...


California
The best trip I have ever been on in my entire life was with my mom as we travelled to California. A place I've been to almost a dozen times as a child. This was the first time I'd been there since I was twelve and it opened up an entire new mind-frame for me. It bonded me even closer with my mom and my dad's beautiful family there. It also bonded me to that state. The place I one day would love to call home.


Edward
Never in a million years did I ever think I'd like - let alone adopt - a cat. I'd always considered myself a dog person and thought cats seemed inferior compared to dogs. This little baby kitten landed himself on our back porch in the winter and I was able to adopt him mid-January and I can honestly say I love the little guy so much more than I ever thought possible. What an adorable face he has - and his personality, believe it or not, is even cuter.

YouTube
Those who know me - in real life or any of my close to 1000 subscribers - know that I love YouTube. This year I made one of my biggest dreams come true and became a YOUTUBE PARTNER. I still can't believe it and thank you to everyone who has supported me and continued to show their support. You have no idea how much it means to me.



New Music
I'd always considered myself quite a musical connoisseur. I loved everything from oldies to rap, pop to country - but I'd always said I couldn't stand heavy metal or house music. Last summer I was introduced to Armin, Avicii, Aoki, Benassi... the list goes on. I've fallen in love with this music and the parties that go along with it.



Finished School
I have finished schooling! There were many times when I never thought this day would come. But it's over. Woohoo! I now have my degree and diploma.

Friends
I've made so many new life-long friends this year. While I've welcomed new friendships, I've also said goodbye to others that didn't prove to be as sincere as I'd thought. This surely was not a bad thing though. I love having a closer-knit group of people I love and I feel so blessed to have some amazing and crazy people in my life. Focusing on my new and significant friendships has been the one of the most rewarding experiences for me.

Dylan
I became a Godmother just before turning 21 last year and the honour is indescribable. I've spent this past year bonding more closely with my adorable godson and I am so excited and looking forward to what the future has in store for us.

Christmas
I will not go into too much detail here but I managed to make my very, very, very favourite holiday extra "special" this year. Again, I will not include too many details but it was surely a Christmas for my family and I to remember forever.

Relationships
I was in a very, very brief relationship that showed me that I must always stay true to myself and the goals that I've set out for me. While this was a very quick dating experience it allowed me to see what I do and do not want in people, in myself, in my life, etc. So I'm thankful for that.

Babies
I became an "aunt" for the first time and words cannot describe my love for this new bundle of joy. I cannot wait to spoil and eat up my little chuftka! One of my closest cousins also had her third baby! And again, I cannot wait to spoil the little one with oodles and oodles of love.

Yes, I have experienced ups and downs and moments that have helped steer me to exactly where I'm meant to be right now. I'm thankful for each one and I am so excited for this next year of my life. I hope and pray that I will be as fortunate in my 22nd year of life that I have been from my first moment all the way through my 21st year.

... It's now 4:48!!! Happy Birthday to Me!!!!

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