Ending the birthday week is never easy. You get the blues, a little sad, and think that it’s still another year for your birthday to come. But! There’s everything in between – common sense much? In the end, one of the things that matters when you turn a year older is to feel like you know, and can acknowledge, what you have accomplished so far. It’s important to be aware of the things you did and the things you want to do. I honestly feel like I’ve lived for a long time. Not because of my age but because of the things I already got the good fortune of doing.
* I’ve been in two serious relationships – this one being the second.
* Have lived in four different cities – my hometown, Lisbon, Dubai, and now, New York.
* Am in love with my best friend.
* Got a Master’s Degree.
* Had four different jobs.
* Been on hundreds of interviews.
* Started a blog.
* Got married.
* Tried to start a company – which failed but it’s still something I’m keen on doing in the future.
* Know how to cook.
* Have a dog I love.
* Been heartbroken – and not only by boyfriends.
* Broke hearts – and not only boyfriends.
* Get along great with my brother and parents.
* Learnt how to be alone.
* Learnt how to manage missing home.
And the list could go on and on, I think. But, so far, this is what I feel like I’ve accomplished over the last several years. And it keeps on coming. Hope your week was as thoughtful, great, sad and happy as mine.