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Monday, September 29, 2003
Birthday Thoughts
As of 5:59am this morning, I turned 23, and am now starting the 24th year of my life. With a life expectancy outlook that extends beyond 100, I've still got a long way to go. I just hope that I don't get too tired running the race of life. While I'm a good sprinter, tests of endurance usually have gotten the better of me.
Thanks to all the people who have sent me cards, e-cards, e-mails, text messaged, lifted up/"toasted" in blogs, and/or called me today. (I'd like to mention everyone by name, but that might not be good on a public weblog.. plus, I'd feel terrible if I left anybody out.) I have been blessed with such great family and friends. I really appreciate all of the warm sentiments and the thoughtfulness of your actions. I'm truly feeling the love. =)
To celebrate, I had a delicious dinner last night at Le Cheval, and had fun hanging out while watching the season premiere of Alias afterwards. I'm so lucky, that I get to go out again tonight for Olive Garden in Fremont. The unlimited pasta bowl special is back, and I'm gonna capitalize by eating way more than my $8.
I'm big on consistency. I consider myself to be pretty constant amidst an atmosphere of change. But, making changes can be good. The very idea of "improvements," or making something better, inherently means that the new thing is different from the old. Anyway, now that I've just turned 23, it seems like a good time to think about making some changes. Most are internal, so they won't be noticeable until much later. The realization that we are capable of so much, and yet I have done so little, is quite a motivating factor. I don't desire to attain fame or fortune. I seek to live a life worthy of imitation. But not because of what I do, but because of what God does through me.
6:04 PM Albert
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..a life in DUO