I'm gonna show 'em what a little girl's made of, gunpowder and lead

Ok, here it is. The obligatory birthday reflective post. In just over an hour I will be 25. A quarter of my life gone... but the good part is just beginning I'd wager. It's not like it's going to be hard to beat 24.

For the first time in a while I feel like I am in a really good place. I'm back 'home', relatively close to a large amount of friends and family, living in a sweet apartment that's all mine o' mine, just accepted an amazing job offer for a killer new position that will be an incredible opportunity and challenge, my life is full of amazing people... all in all, pretty freaking awesome.

25 does freak me out a little. I know it shouldn't. Sometimes I think I should have accomplished more by this age. Although the things that I originally thought I'd have under my belt at 25, marriage, babies, etc... I SO do not want yet. But I think I have also accomplished things that a lot of other 20 somethings can't claim. My carefree optimism (read: naivety) has allowed me to have a lot of random adventures and flights of fancy. I've taken a lot of risks, some worked out, some didn't, but I wouldn't change any of them.

In this 25th year of my life I'm going to be selfish and carefree and fabulous. I'm going to rock my career, spend all my free time with quality people, and fill my closet with sexy shoes. I'm going to quit giving a crap what other people think and just do what makes me smile. I'm going to take more risks and adventures and push myself to my limits. And I'm going to continue to do my best to make the world a brighter place each and every day.

To kick this, the most amazing year of my life thus far, off with a bang, I am going to happy hour tomorrow evening with some of my favorite people on a beautiful and sunny rooftop overlooking the city. Friday is pedicures and preparation, then Saturday is my first 5k and then the birthday bash of the century! A fetish-themed costume party to celebrate losing some of my more ridiculous inhibitions. :)

Thanks in advance to those who are making the time to celebrate this milestone with Amy and me. It's going to be a night, and a year, to remember!