28: The After Birthday Post
Nathan & Graham
Yesterday, I turned 28. While that’s not considered any particular milestone to most people, it was of significant personal importance to me.
28 was supposed to be the age when I had everything together in my life. My perception of the world is a mix of optimism, ambition, and intense determination. When I say “this is what I’m going to do and this is how it’s going to be,” I really do everything I can to succeed.
With that in mind, life did not go as planned when I was 27. Most of you know the story, and for those who don’t, I’d be happy to tell you sometime. But the bottom line is that I was thrown a huge curve ball. I had two options:
Option #1 – Give up, admit defeat, lay down and die.
Option #2 – Rebuild everything I thought my life was and define the next chapter.
During some dark moments, Option #1 really did seem like the way to go. When the rug is pulled out from under you, it’s hard to get back up. But I did. I always do, and always will have one more fight left in me.
So as I’ve crossed over to a new age, I’ve worked to understand 28 will not be the age that I have everything together. But I’m working on it… always a work in progress. I have my goals, my plans, my hopes and dreams. I do believe everything works out in the end, and that’s the eternal optimist in me.
While I work to achieve it, I know I have a great group of family and friends that love me. That helps a lot. I went out last night and had a great time. It was a fun birthday and I’m happy to have a new man by my side to help me celebrate it.
Graham and I love the photo at the top of this post. It was taken last night and it’s our favorite one. It’s silly and unusual… well, it’s us.
28 may not be what I thought it would be, but I have a feeling it’s going to be even better!
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Nathan….none of us will ever have it all together at any age….life is a constant work in progress, changing for better or worse, and forever evolving. OMG! The photo of the two of you is adorable…..you can see the limerence! Soooooo adorable….Joe
Here is to a wonderful 28th year and many happy and fulfilling ones ahead, Nathan. Happy birthday!!
PS Hey, your friend Neil is a little bit hot. LOL.
Happy Belated Birthday. Such a cute couple, and here’s to a great year!!!
Thanks guys
“silly and unusual”—-two of my favorite qualities in a person…might that explain why we get along so well?
And if Graham also has those attributes, then I love him already!
I am SO glad your birthday turned out to be a happy celebration for you, my sweetie! On to the next adventure!