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Yes, it’s true. Today I turn 24. I’m officially in my mid-twenties. As I get older, I am noticing that birthdays are becoming less significant. For one, I’m past the major age milestones of 16, 18, & 21, so there’s nothing really to celebrate in terms of gaining new freedoms and responsibilities. In addition, I’m away from my parents, and parents have a special tendency to encourage revelry on one’s birthday. For example, as I was rushing to get my school stuff together this morning, I let the answering machine pick up a phone call, which turned out to be my Mom, who then proceeded to sing “Happy Birthday”.

So what do I plan to do for my birthday. Well, unfortunately I couldn’t convince the seminary to cancel classes in my honor, so I have to go to class. After that it’s off to the supermarket and the bank. Perhaps I’ll get a birthday haircut, since I don’t want to start out being 24 looking shaggy. Finally, some friends are supposedly going to drop by to harass me tonight, so fret not for I will get some revelry in today.

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