As I near my first milestone.

That's right, in a few days I shall be a quarter century old.
I am trying to take it in stride and so far it is working.
I feel like I've really made some big steps this past year.
I have made new friends and developed skills I didn't think I had.

I will be celebrating at a local Irish pub, not just the turning of the clock but also my friends and family. I will raise my glass to those who are there and to those who couldn't make it. I'm thinking of even writing a special toast...at least I'll make a good one.

To my friends who read this, thank you for making my life livable.