365 Day Journey

"A birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun..."

--unknown

Today's my 20th birthday...another year older another year wiser right? Maybe, when I know the answer I'll let you know.

A lot of people have asked me what I'm doing today, and the real answer is nothing. I might go out to dinner with my amazing roomie Megan, but other than that I'm sitting alone in my room doing nothing but writing a blog and papers for school. Sounds lame I know, but I've never been one to celebrate or advertise my birthday by any means. It's not that I'm afraid of getting older, in fact I can't wait to be older and out from under the stereotypes of being a teenager. Now that I'm officially 20 and ready to see what another year brings me, I'm taking a chance to look back. Two years ago, when I turned 18 I was excited to be a legal adult and to graduate high school; to start college fresh and dominate on the soccer field. The next day I got the concussion that has made the past two years of life extremely difficult. I still don't remember what happened and when asked about it recently realized that I don't really remember about a six week period surrounding that day. Does it bother me? Not really, there are some things that I'm glad I forgot. I really didn't care much for high school and i don't really care all that much for college. On the other hand, there are times that it frustrates me that my mind goes into a fog. That I have moments where I wonder what the hell happened and how different things could be for me now. But it's not worth dwelling on, it is what it is.

so maybe this next year will be my year. I have a summer of classes to look forward to and two more semesters of work until I turn 21 and graduate. luckily I have an awesome roomie doing the same thing.

Here's to hoping this next year is filled with good times and great adventures.