today i turn 26

Since my last birthday, I have:

- Decided not to leave the country for good.
- Ended an eight-year relationship and an engagement.
- Gotten my PhD.
- Obtained permission to stay in the US.
- Turned down a good job offer at home country.
- Found an even more fitting job in the city.
- Started dating someone new.
- Fallen in love.
- Moved to a new place and made it home.

- Never felt happier for as long as I can remember.


Thank you for the birthday wishes. It's a really special one, this time.


Next up:
- Show off the fabulous birthday clock from absolut3destiny!
- GET A PUPPY, OMG.