26 Candles…
Today, November 12, 2008, is my 26th birthday. As such, it is only fitting that I take a moment to look back and reflect on the last year of my life. Please humor my navel-gazing; I'm a writer, it comes with the territory.
26 Things I Learned (or re-learned) at 25:
- Love can happen when you least expect it.
- If you constantly settle for less, be it in work, friendships or relationships, you will ultimately never get what you deserve.
- Twitter is awesome.
- CHANGE is actually possible.
- Django.
- My instincts about people are usually more right than wrong.
- Working with people from all over the country (or world) is rewarding and makes meeting in person that much better.
- TV seasons during a writers strike totally blow. Even though I fully support the WGA, truncated seasons blow.
- It is possible to make a movie based on a TV show that doesn't suck (see, Sex and the City: The Movie and Get Smart).
- Even if it doesn't get to be my full-time career, film is still my ultimate passion.
- Lisa is my Diana (or I'm hers -- Anne of Green Gables reference). I love you Lisa!
- Mac fans are freaky crazy. They're awesome, but they are insane. I'm glad to be one of them.
- The fluttering sensation of seeing my byline in print or online hasn't disappeared.
- Being in a healthy relationship underscores how dysfunctional my previous relationships really were.
- Sometimes it is necessary to emotionally cut people out of your life. I'm better for it.
- I can usually accomplish what I set-out to accomplish. Setting mental goals is important.
- Losing out on something is OK. It can often lead to better opportunities.
- Never underestimate the person on the other end of the phone or e-mail. He or she could change your life.
- It is possible to grow at least two inches after turning 25. It's fucked up and weird, but possible.
- I CAN get too thin. I have to remind myself of this because when I start to look normal (now), I can't mentally see myself as fat.
- I love public speaking. I'm good at public speaking. I need to do more of it.
- There are two Apple products one must never buy: The Mighty Mouse and the original in-ear earphones (the unreleased revision might be better).
- The iPod Touch really does kick ass. Too bad AT&T sucks so much.
- Humor is a necessary and important part of any relationship -- personal or professional. If you can't laugh, I can't deal with you.
- It's OK to get personal on this site.
- I'm grateful to be alive. And for me, this a huge statement.
Out!
Originally published at www.ChristinaWarren.com. You can comment here or there.