Another year older (almost)

[bironic]

These are the last days of my Golden Year, and in fact it has been golden. I quit a job that was slowly destroying me, took a big trip to new places, spent a year at MIT with some wonderful people, met and solidified friendships with a few LJers, and am embarking on a different career path. That last is frightening, but it's invigorating too.

I don't think tomorrow itself will be of much note, other than my dad and his girlfriend are driving down for dinner, but it's been a wonderful week leading up to it, and speaking broadly, I'm in a good place in life right now. Never mind that after next month I have no idea where I'll be living or working (or whether I'll be working), or that I'm now at an age I barely visualized when I was a teenager (back when I thought fifteen was the peak of existence), and have no idea if I'm living up to my own expectations about the speed of life's progress. Was I supposed to have a steady boyfriend by now, and a career, and a home? I have none of those; but whether it's justified or tenuous, I'm more deeply satisfied than I've been in a long time.

The rest of today is free. I'd like to write something, but I don't know what. Maybe will poke around with a vid, which uses a different part of the storytelling brain. Speaking of vids, this one by the incredibly talented newkidfan that I just came across this morning is beautiful: Language (SGA, John, gen)

Comments

[elynittria.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday in advance! I hope the forthcoming year is just as golden as the past one.

Was I supposed to have a steady boyfriend by now, and a career, and a home? I have none of those; but whether it's justified or tenuous, I'm more deeply satisfied than I've been in a long time.

Good for you! Satisfaction with one's life is hard to come by, so it should be treasured.

The rest of today is free.

I wish I could say the same. I'm desperately trying to whip a few chapters of a sports law textbook into shape for a Monday deadline, plus finishing up proofreading a batch of proofs about global warming (a really depressing subject to read about).

[bell]

This post brought a smile to my face. I'm so glad you're in a better place, and that your hard work has paid off. Whatever your next steps are, I'm certain that they'll be more along the lines of meaningful satisfaction, since you're on a path that addresses and respects you as who you are. (...If that makes sense!) Congratulations on taking those difficult first steps!

(It also gives me hope, seeing a friend work their way out of a situation they were deeply unhappy with, since I'm doing much the same myself. ♥)

[topaz-eyes.livejournal.com]

Wishing you a pre-emptive Happy Birthday! And that next year will be just as amazing as this one. (((hugs)))

[deelaundry.livejournal.com]

I'm more deeply satisfied than I've been in a long time.

Then your life is exceptional! As it should be, because you are amazing and awesome. If I wasn't married, I would totally be asking you to prom.

[purridot.livejournal.com]

You have had so many adventures in one year! It's crazy how taking a different path can lead to wonderful things you could not have expected.

Happy Pre-Birthday!

[no-detective.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!!!

You know, you have made the past year golden. Here's to many more ahead. :)

[zulu.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday! I'm so happy that you've done stuff for yourself that feels right. May the future be just as satisfying!