People, good people are always welcome in my life. And while I've met many, it's even better when a friendship blossoms. I haven't met a friend who hasn't gone through their own struggles and still have time to lend me their ears to hear my own and I the same. My friends give a source of strength and care all the while we shamelessly laugh at our own insecurities and falsehoods. We're not perfect and we have a good time knowing it.

I can't wait for more birthdays, it just gives me another year to make more friends.

"I do love this life."

Whenever my birthday arrives, I always reflect on what I have in my life vs. what I want in life. I have to say, what I have in my life is pretty good. My work is challenging and our team pushes every day to do cool stuff. My family and friends care for me in a manner that makes me want to be a better person each day. And while I'm always learning, what I have to offer in my own life lessons has depth to make change to anyone who wants advice... And I'm always here to listen.

I was very lucky in my twenties and there's a piece in there that I'll always miss but it's good to know that I'm old enough to recognize that tomorrow is a new day.

Thanks to all my peeps,