How many kilobytes can your heart hold?

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January 16, 2012

I realized something today. As you get older, your birthday starts to become insignificant. I mean, as a kid, it was undoubtedly the best day of the year. It meant presents, perhaps a party, and being boss for a day. Now that I’m older (and that presents are fewer), the date starts to become less significant. Instead, whenever I celebrate my birthday, it becomes a day to be thankful for the past year. It becomes a day dedicated to looking back at the events in my life for the past 12 months. It becomes a day to ask questions like:
Am I wiser today than last year?
Am I more mature?
How did I handle the trials and problems that came my way?
What were the special moments that I will never forget?
Do I have more money today than last year?
Did I gain weight?
Why is it that I still don’t feel like an adult?

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I used to really appreciate birthday greetings, but in the recent years when online sites began reminding everybody of everyone’s birthdays, greetings began to get annoying. People whom you haven’t talked to in years start posting “HBD” on your Facebook wall. Sometimes you never really know if people actually remembered your birthday, or if they were forced to greet you because there was a notification about it. There are exceptions, though. A close friend bought me a cake. One of my students gave me Sodexho gift certificates (YAYYYYY!!). A classmate treated me to lunch. I got several other gifts from other friends — books, letters, a postcard (I’m looking at you, Catia), and a watch. Someone sang Jason Mraz’ Woman I Love for me :) and I bought a new phone as a gift for myself. I appreciate the gifts, but I feel happier when I think about their motives for doing all of that for me. It feels good to know that there are people who like and love you and are willing to spend a little money or time to make you happy on your special day. :)

(via kooh)

pinguimperador:

Today (January 16th) is Hannah’s birthday! If you don’t know her, just do yourself a favour and click here. She’s one of the most amazing people I’ve met here on Tumblr.

Hannah was the first person I met on Tumblr and she’s still one of my favourite people around here. She’s truly an amazing person and has a huge heart – I know this is such a clichéd thing to say but it’s the truth. I remember being particularly upset a few months ago and how talking with Hannah made me feel so much better – sometimes all you need is someone who understands you and isn’t judgmental and Hannah definitely fits in that description. I don’t think she realizes how much of an impact she has had in my life but I’m really thankful to her. She is one of the kindest people around here.

So, Hannah, I just wanted to wish you an amazing birthday - you definitely deserve it. May this year be kind to you and bring you everything you wished for. If obstacles come your way, I’m sure you’ll be able to overcome them. You’ve already shown how strong you are, so don’t let anything wither you. 

I hope you enjoy yourself today and have an overall amazing day. <3

(Also, hm, please excuse my poor Photoshop skills – the last time I did something like this was probably when I was 15 years old. I just really wanted to do something for you and this was my idea. I chose Jason Mraz because I know you love him, haha.)

Yes, Jason Mraz is my man <3 Again, thank you for this wonderful post. You might think that I’m exaggerating when I say that this is one of the best things that I saw today, but I’m not. I’m glad to be your friend.

Followers, sorry for the birthday spam. Please forgive me, as I can only do this once a year.

pinguimperador:

I’m doing this not only because it’s Hannah’s birthday, but also because her blog is very good. She’s not an impulsive reblogger, which is something I really like. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a chronic reblogger and most people I follow are, too; however, it doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate it when someone actually treats their blog as a sort of diary.

When Hannah posts something, it’s either something that it’s personal to her, that she can really relate to or that she finds interesting. She usually writes her own posts - and thankfully so, since her writing is so articulate. I really enjoy reading them.

Anyway, it’s better if you guys just see it for yourselves, right? Just click here and follow her.

This is honestly one of the best things that I saw today — and look! I’m reblogging it. I guess you’re wrong about me not being an impulsive reblogger! <3

Thank you so much for the wonderful words, Catia. This means a lot to me. Stop the praises, though. I don’t deserve them, and I don’t believe that I’m as good as you describe me to be.

I’d go to Google translate to find out what “thank you so much” is in Portuguese but I don’t trust that site one bit. Thank you for making me smile.