Turning 22 on the 22nd

22nd of March. It's the second day of spring (admittedly the nicest season), the second day of the Aries month (the first of all zodiac signs), the World Water Day, and it has two twos in the number 22. Most importantly, after all that bullcrap, this day is my birthday :D

So how did it feel like turning 22? It felt unreal really. It's like all out of sudden, I'm 22 already. Thinking back of what I've achieved in my life thus far, I would say that there's definitely ample room for improvement...but I should really be grateful for what I have now too. As Nicholas had pointed out, I'm a man now...gosh, what a term.

To me, to be a man is not just being physically build. A man has to be responsible for himself and for the people around him, generous, open-minded, humble, and kind. A man must be able to keep his head when others are losing theirs. A man exudes an aura of confidence. A man leads when leadership is needed. A man knows how to love and not expecting to be love in return. In conclusion, the poem "If" by Rudyard Kipling pretty much defines what a man is supposed to be. It's definitely not easy being a man, and to be a better man (reminds you of Robbie Williams?) will remain to be my lifelong goal.

Here I wish to thank all of those who have made my birthday meaningful. Special thanks to my Umich friends. And thanks to whoever who gave me the mug as a present. You really did cheer my day up :)