No longer 22

I'm writing a birthday post today. I would be writing it wearing a birthday hat, but our dollar store doesn't carry any (which seems extremely odd to me, and less fun), however they do sell those colourful tube shot glasses. It seemed like the next logical choice (I was able to talk myself out of that one).

I think I'm just going to do this numbered, mostly cause I just have a bunch of random nonsense to write about:

1) Being 22 was awesome. Last year on my 22nd birthday I went to an Ottawa senators game...for those of you that do not know - I LOVE (AND THAT IS A BIG LOVE) HOCKEY! I guess it is my Canadian roots, and the Senators are my favorite team. I know I'm never going to top this birthday, but every year I'm going to try. I figure the worst case scenario is I still have an awesome birthday, even if not quite as awesome.

2) Even though I went through a lot this past year, I wouldn't have changed any of it - not even a second.

3) Sticking through it - There have been times this year where I have felt like quitting, school, my job, my friends, the gym....pretty much everything. But I taught myself this year that perseverance is a beautiful thing....although not always glamorous. This is a quality I've always wanted and looking back at this year, I think I finally have it.

4) I can do anything - This is something that became a reality this year. With God I can do anything!

5) Looking forward - Each day brings something new, something that I am excited to face.

6) My birthday so far.....I've got some awesome presents so far, nice cards, tons of well wishes....the best coming from my best friend Ellen, while she couldn't be here she sent me "Happy Birthday" via text message and told me to imagine it in her best operatic voice. So naturally, I imagined a batman operatic voice. Your Welcome!

What has been your best birthday memories?