It's 2013 and I'm 26 years old today. I am officially closer to 30 than 20, my teen years are far behind me and my days of excessive drinking and loafing around are over. When I was 24 I decided to really start taking control of my life and taking risks that would hold the greatest potential for my happiness. That's what led me to Boston, and over the last year I have changed and learned a lot.
This time last year I was quite alone. I worked for several hours at the Brookline Public Library and then went to Faneuil Hall to buy a hat and a clam chowder dinner for one. I was homeless and pretty scared that my adventure would end before it really ever began. But with prayer and hard work, my situation improved drastically, and here I am a year later still going.
Today I'm a little broke, but that's because this year I have rent to pay, and that took up all my money, where last year, I was saving for a house I wasn't sure I'd ever get. But tonight I'm doing more than having dinner for one. This year, though I have less money, I have more friends, and therefore I will be out having quality fun. My friend Nicole from school is taking me out to a comedy show in Cambridge, it's Industry Night at work, meaning I get a free beer and maybe even a shot of whiskey. Overall, my situation has improved in the last year, and though I have had some rough patches, I am quite happy. I'm even remembering why I love school and history so much now that my friend Maya is back from England and we can talk about our goals together. There's just something about having someone who's as motivated as you and has the same interests and similar goals that helps you keep your ambitions in the front of your mind. Life is pretty good at 26, and I hope it only gets better from here.
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