As a child, my life, like most other children’s lives, was dictated by my parents. Where I would go to school, whose house I would go to play (my parents had a loose screening process), and so on. Under normal circumstances, such micromanagement was met with minimal resistance, at most. My parents were (are still) fair individuals, and life was generally good.

This was all well and good, until the end of my time in Jr. High. Suddenly, my life and how I wanted to live it, was drastically, and quite obviously, out of my hands. Uprooted to a mysterious country, I spent four years trying to start over. My big break came on the fifth year. I would be thousands of miles away from my parents and able to make my own decisions.

And here, my journey began. Now, after another four years, I’ve come to realize that my decisions have never been mine to make. In stunning retrospect, I have finally begun to see God’s “big” plan and his guidance over my life. The places I could’ve ended up, the other people I could’ve met, all in due time, but I know for sure, that Freshmen year I thought I was making my own decisions, God was moving me in His direction all along.

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You like serious, smart and determined people. You don’t judge a book by its cover, so good-looking people aren’t necessarily your style. This makes you an attractive person in many people’s eyes.

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship.

The seriousness of your love:

You are very serious about relationships and aren’t interested in wasting time with people you don’t really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

Your views on education

Education is less important than the real world out there, away from the classroom. Deep inside you want to start working, earning money and living on your own.

The right job for you:

You’re a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you’ll be set for life.

How do you view success:

You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don’t succeed. Don’t give up when you haven’t yet even started! Be courageous.

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don’t ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:

You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.

“Source”

I only disagree with the last one… well, at least that’s not how I think of myself.

If it takes 365 days to rotate around the sun, that the celebration of one’s first birthday is the same as a celebration of their first rotation around the sun.

For some reason I kept thinking age was marking the xth rotation (as in the first rotation and so on).

Therefore, I am now beginning my twenty-third rotation.. which now sounds alot worse than being twenty-two. Hm.

…

Anyway, I thought I’d be all hip and talk about the last year. It was a good year.

• I’ve been in Houston for more than a year now.
• I also have a car.
• I had my first full time job.
• An awesome g/f.

I’ve also been able to appreciate the here and now alot more this last year. It’s very relaxing.

Annnd

• ACL! Foo Fighters! Flyleaf! Buttons!

What else did I miss?

There goes most of the argument from winter break (persistence, that is).