Birthdays are generally artificial milestones. Real, life-changing milestones don't generally fall on birthdays. This year, I'm lucky to have both happen in one week. Everything seems to be coming together in a way I could only pray for, but could never really expect to unfold in reality. Some highlights include:
1. Conversations with my family that are more open than any conversations we've had in as long as I can remember.
2. One of my closest cousins marrying a wonderful, beautiful, intelligent woman who is now, happily, part of my family.
3. The closest people in my life coming together to give me an SLR camera complete with a case and telephoto lens so I can pursue a passion for photography.
4. A ticket purchased to the Dominican Republic for March 28-April 2 with my brother and my good friends, with an exciting school visit scheduled.
5. Shopping with my brother for our respective birthday gifts.
This week is one I will always remember. It's a week where many fragmented parts of my life have finally converged in an unexpectedly pleasant way. It is a week that's lifted a heavy burden off of my shoulders and made me excited about the possibilities of the following year. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my birthday.
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