Hold the phone, stop, wait a gosh darn minute…
I would like to take a moment, a moment to glow. To bask in my day.
That is right, today is my day. I claim ownership of April 28th every year because it is the day I was brought into the world. It commemorates the day that the world was introduced to me, and I to it. It is the day that I am allowed to selfishly celebrate each year as the day the planet was honored with my existence.
Okay, perhaps that is a little exaggerated, but you get the gist.
I turned 25 today. I feel amazing. I was engulfed in love today. My friends and family seized the opportunity to lavish me with love. That is why I love birthdays. Every person is allowed, on their birthday, to be wholly selfish and surround themselves with adoring fans. Its essential. Its like a tidal wave of adoration — everyone recognizes the significance of turning a year older and honors you in any way they can think of, no matter how small.
I felt so overcome by all those little things today, that I cried from happiness. Those are my favorite tears. My birthday was not made any smaller by the fact that I had to spend most of it studying for a final tomorrow. My birthday was splendid in simplicity. My friends and family made an effort, and that is the best gift of all.
Numero 25 is starting off well. Get excited people.