I'm 26

Well, depending on the time zone. In my home time zone of eastern standard time I'm 26. In mountain standard time I'm still 25. Hooray regardless!

I find myself more excited to be done with my damn film paper than the oncoming birthday. It doesn't necessarily mean I'm not excited, it's just a day right. I'll take the celebration, but I find myself both older and younger all the time. I'm close to 30 than 20 now, but I'm not worried about it. Hell, I probably like it. Will I still get carded? I'm sure. But some days I feel like a child, while others I feel much older than I ought to. Where's the damn balance?

It's been a rough couple of weeks, and I've got about 2 more before I can enjoy a little freedom, though I feel the worst has passed. It felt like I was going to be under a pile of work I couldn't escape from, but as always, I just keep working and it eventually gets done.

I'd say some profound thing on the day of my birth, but I'm just happy that the end of the semester is near. And somewhat in disbelief, though I've gotten accustomed to the speed of semesters. They always pass much faster than we expect them to. My first semester of my Ph.D. will soon be under my belt, and that's an accomplishment. Maybe I am cut out for this.

Overall, I'll just be glad for a break. For those of you in Front Royal/the surrounding area, I'll be home from December 18th-30th. The rest of the time, I'll be in my place, with my cat, enjoying a little relaxation.