Birthday Girl

Today I celebrated my birthday with some close friends and my boyfriend. It was hard trying to catch up with conversation at both ends of the table. But as the person sitting in the middle, I did feel special. They made me feel so loved! I looked around and thought of each one as a member of my New York family. Without their support, life abroad would be pretty meaningless. Good job, good school will get you only so far. You also need laughter and understanding. That's what makes it all bearable and worthwhile. When I look at my life here and think of reasons why I could not relocate yet again, I think of my friends. Not only would it be too difficult to bond with people the same way again - I feel - but also, each one is unique, irreplacable... They make up part of who I am and what I represent to society... I could not leave them.