another year older... and wiser?

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"The value of life lies not in the length of days, but in the use we make of them."

-- Michel de Montaigne

well, for those who know me well enough, you know i dislike self-importance (the irony of this blog notwithstanding)... but in light of that, and the fact that it's a busy time of year for everyone, i'm foregoing any big celebration in favour of sending a simple note to say 'thanks' to everyone who's made an impact on my life and/or made it interesting in the past year[s]... turning 23 isn't really a big deal, although the last year has certainly been full of fantastic memories... more importantly, being surrounded by great people is really the only gift i could ask for...

i'm in a great place in life, it seems... despite the crazy hectic schedule and workload that never seem to let up, i can't be anything but happy... i'm surrounded by a loving family and awesome friends... my academic and career pursuits have been moving forward according to plan... i'm in a relationship that's going pretty well with someone who i really like (and likes me back)... at this point, all i can hope is that it's only onward and upward and forward for the days and months ahead...

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Current mood: grateful
Current music: "Thank You for the Music" (from Mamma Mia)