another year older

sure enough. it came. just like last year. just like it will next year.

i'm blessed. today was good. the past couple of days have been good.

i spent much needed time with family and friends back home. that sense of coming home is breath-taking and rejuvenating. it was just what i needed. i got to spend time with new friends too. that alone is worth a smile.

today. today, my roommate made "the birthday breakfast." it was fabulous. then i went to a bookstore to scrounge around. found a new henri nouwen book. then to the bank and grocery store... in the rain. groceries + rain = always an adventure

sat around the apartment, which was nice. then we had a few friends over for pasta and bread before the game. we were told to serve lots of carbs. so we did. i blew out candles from a bowl of ice cream. the soccer game was the best though. i think we had 10 fans there cheering and chanting, amidst our crappy playing. we technically won, since the team didn't show. however, we lost in the scrimmage to a higher division team. a win is a win... i'm told. glad it was our first and last.

so now, as quickly as it began, its over. it just another day. although i'm 23 now. life doesn't seem all too much different. i've learned alot this past year. i'm speechless at how much God is teaching me with each passing year. almost makes me fear what lies ahead. i'd like to think i have a good head on my shoulders and heart ready and willing to love. i guess the question is who will be around to accept it? i hope and pray you do. i'm another year older. i'm ready for another year.