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May 19, 2005
Birthday Reflections
Some things have changed a lot, others have remained the same. I wouldn't necessarily have been able to predict which things fell into which category, though, which keeps life interesting.
Last Year My Birthday: fell on a Tuesday.
This Year My Birthday: was on a Wednesday.
On May 18, 2004: I received an email notification about my acceptance into the inaugural class of Strategic Leadership towards Sustainability graduate program.
On May 18, 2005: I presented my thesis defense for the MSLTS program.
On May 18, 2004: I was frustrated by my job, and eagerly looking for the next big step.
On May 18, 2005: I was frustrated by my graduate program, and eagerly looking for the next big step.
On May 18, 2004: I spent the day with my amazing co-workers, who were delighted with my news about school.
On May 18, 2005: I spent the day with classmates, who were delighted with my thesis presentation.
On May 18, 2004: I spent the evening playing softball with co-workers.
On May 18, 2005: I spent the evening making dinner with my roommate, taking a nap, eating birthday cake with classmates, and finishing up the Alias marathon.
On May 18, 2004: I had my first phone conversation with Brandon, sparking a whirlwind relationship that I thought might be “the one”.
On May 18, 2005: I had no prospects for a date, let alone a relationship.
On May 18, 2004: I went to sleep in my own bed in my own condo.
On May 18, 2005: I went to sleep in a rented bed in an apartment I will be leaving in 10 days.
On May 18, 2004: I was filled with the possibilities of quitting my job, starting school again, and a new relationship.
On May 18, 2005: I am overwhelmed with the things that need to be done in the next 12 days, but have no idea of what my life will look like 6 weeks from now.
