I have officially been alive for a quarter of a century. This fact often makes me think of the John Mayer song where he talks about having a "quarter-life crisis." 
When I think about turning 25, it's something that I'm in denial about. Facing this birthday is something I've had real difficulty doing, which is very unlike me. I adore birthdays. I guess it's just been different this time around, because I always thought that by the age of 25 I'd have things sort of figured out or that I'd have some sort of "plan" for my life. Boy, is that not the case at all!
What's funny is that I didn't think that bothered me. The last few years have been incredible and I've been so blessed in so many ways. I thank God every day for taking my life and turning it all upside-down. I guess part of me didn't think I'd spend another birthday in South Korea, but even so, I'm not sure that's what even was bothering me.
At any rate- the "big" day has come and gone. On my actual birthday (a Thursday), my coworkers and bosses got a cake for me and some gift certificates. The kids were good, we had a small party and I got a couple presents. It was a good day at school. Later in the evening, I met up with a bunch of people and we grabbed some pizza and headed to my apartment. There were about 9 of us total and we ate pizza, drank wine and just enjoyed socialising with native English speakers. Friday night a group of us went out into Bundang- Samsung Plaza, for those of you who know- and went to a Mexican restaurant, and then went to an Irish Pub that we used to frequent last year. It was a good night, full of good people and good food.
I wanted to share a couple photos from the night. Thanks to Christan for taking some photos! I only have photos from being out and about on Friday night... we didn't take any on my actual birthday!
When I think about turning 25, it's something that I'm in denial about. Facing this birthday is something I've had real difficulty doing, which is very unlike me. I adore birthdays. I guess it's just been different this time around, because I always thought that by the age of 25 I'd have things sort of figured out or that I'd have some sort of "plan" for my life. Boy, is that not the case at all!
What's funny is that I didn't think that bothered me. The last few years have been incredible and I've been so blessed in so many ways. I thank God every day for taking my life and turning it all upside-down. I guess part of me didn't think I'd spend another birthday in South Korea, but even so, I'm not sure that's what even was bothering me.
At any rate- the "big" day has come and gone. On my actual birthday (a Thursday), my coworkers and bosses got a cake for me and some gift certificates. The kids were good, we had a small party and I got a couple presents. It was a good day at school. Later in the evening, I met up with a bunch of people and we grabbed some pizza and headed to my apartment. There were about 9 of us total and we ate pizza, drank wine and just enjoyed socialising with native English speakers. Friday night a group of us went out into Bundang- Samsung Plaza, for those of you who know- and went to a Mexican restaurant, and then went to an Irish Pub that we used to frequent last year. It was a good night, full of good people and good food.
I wanted to share a couple photos from the night. Thanks to Christan for taking some photos! I only have photos from being out and about on Friday night... we didn't take any on my actual birthday!
christan, myself, hillary and her Godfather, Mark
myself, christan, ruth and jody
katie, my coworker and friend, and myself
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