I was born 25 years ago on this day. Seems like a big number doesn’t it ? No longer a young adult, I’m on the other side of the 20s now. I don’t really feel any different on this particular day, but the past year has been a year of growth for me.

One year ago, I was alone in my room with no phone, internet or any friends. That was a horrible birthday, but I lived through it. This year I have a cold and I had to cancel a dinner but at least Sherlene kept me company. (She was the one who passed the flu to me in the first place!)

So let’s see, what’s happened over the past year ?

• Studied for a masters degree
• Broke up with my longtime girlfriend
• Found a job
• Started paying for my own rent and food
• Got a new guitar
• Got into a long distance relationship (and broke up)
• Decided to stay on in Australia to get a PR
• Failed one subject for that purpose
• Met Sherlene

I guess what I really learnt from all this is that I’m no longer scared of growing up. I always had apprehensions about being an adult because I was scared of being boring and working for the ‘machine’ of society. It’s either the movies I’ve watched, or the books I’ve read, which always potrayed adulthood as mundane and meaningless. All that gen-x bullshit is really producing a lazy generation! I can’t believe I procrastinated all these years and finally woke up.

I’m glad to say that I’ve never been happier in my life.

Well, I’m heading to the park to read a book or something, just a quiet day out since I’m not feeling too well. Hopefully some sunshine will do the trick.

Also, I’m heading back to Malaysia for 2 weeks (15 July to 1 August).

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