25 not out, well just

Ok, so today is my 25th birthday. What big achievement in that you might ask ? Quite right, not an achievement in any sense. But as D remarked yesterday, an important milestone in the sense that it marks almost fifty percent of a lifetime.(According to her, we live only till around 60.Am not quite sure about that though).

So, what have I done special in this time ?

- I have not scored 41 ODI centuries

- I am not a chess grandmaster

- I haven't won the "young scientist of the year " award.

- I haven't been nominated for the booker prize.

- I don't have a Master's degree (Which is like, the norm these days)

- I don't have a patent to my name (But very proud of josh who does.)
(ps: Sam, I had written this even before you came.Brilliant coincidence that you actually came)

There you see, I actually haven't "achieved" anything as such (Of course, the above list is not exhaustive and only indicative, just so that you get the drift).

But yes, I would like to think that, over the years, I have provided moments of joy and pleasure, at least to a limited set of people, comprising mostly of my parents, a lovely sister and a few good friends.And for me, that qualifies as some achievement.
Only, there is one big regret that, personally I haven't 'enjoyed' the journey so far in the real sense. This is one anamoly, I would love to correct as the next phase in life begins.

And how was my day like ?
- Lots of wishes throughout the day, from people who really matter in my life.

- Thanks to a colleague, an expanded set of people at office got to know about the day. But felt a little uncomfortable with the extra attention.

- Left early, only to get stuck in a terrible jam.

- Cut a small blackforest cake. Yes, I am 25. So ?
(At this moment, josh made a totally unexpected arrival which was thrilling to say).

As I write this, its raining like its never done before.I take it, as a blessing from the heavens.
Yeah alright, I know its the rainy season, but there is nothing wrong in being a little self-centered on your birthday, is it ?