It's interesting to see the thoughts of people regarding age.
You know, this reminds me when some people turn 21 and all they can think about is alcohol. Their perception of "growing up" might be skewed a bit, and it's a shame, really. I enjoy reading your thoughts. It reminds me that there are still good people in the world with an open mind.

Each growing stage has its beauty and I feel glad when I see someone realizing this and taking it the positive way. Live those moments at their fullest and enjoy even the toughest parts. They will bring great memories later on, trust me.

Also, happy birthday!

I wish you a happy birthday!

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Thanks!

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"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."
-Mother Teresa

Hey, man don't stress so much just about being a year older. If anything you should really be happy. Life's what you make it, my friend. It's always better to have the mentality of making life good.

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I'd say that my experience with this birthday was more of a time of reflection upon both growth and the future. To me, this was a little like discovering the true meaning behind Christmas (which was at an early age). Although the celebrations and the birthday wishes are quite lovely, I question the deeper meanings behind the different growths I have experienced.

But in many ways, being a year older does feel like an achievement. I'm happy to have lived through a sixteenth trip around the sun, and it's a good notification of what's to come. It's grandfather time's way of congratulating me on another year of my life well-spent, and hopefully many more years to come.

I really appreciate your optimism. It let's me know that there's still hope and confidence in the world, and that state of mind we call happiness can be easily reached with a little help.

I'm glad that I have a friend like you.


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"The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved."
-Mother Teresa

I'm so glad to have helped. I know it's hard for some people, and trust me I've had my trials in this, but thinking positivly just makes everything better. I hate to sound like some expert on physcology. I've just found myself that it does work.

It's the sign of an intelligent mind that you can look at these things and find the deeper meaning. Even more so if you can keep a positive and sound mind.

I'm glad you consider me a friend

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