twenty five on 2/5

so im twenty five now.

summit

just like all my other birthdays i dont feel older.
that said there is something in my head that makes me feel like the sands of time are shifting. maybe it's that 25 is an age, that as a kid, even an old kid like 18, felt like a long way off to me. clearly that's not the case anymore. of course in the process of getting to 25, i have been living. doing what makes me happy. the plan for the next 25 is to continue on with what makes me happy and excited to get outta bed; even if its after sleeping in til the sun is high in the sky.

birthday

of course since it was my birthday it means its was fong's birthday as well. i like to ride his celebration coattails and see ppl and go out, all without anyone being really aware that im celebrating for mine as well. a raucous night with friends ensued on the reno strip. topped off with my recounting of stories the whole next day. my more introverted self of course wanted to escape on my own and and do something active. so today i finally got around to driving up to donner summit, donning my microspikes, and heading to the summit of castle peak. it was a brisk morning of 10 degrees when i left. but suspecting the sun and snow to work together i hurried to the car.

pct, castle peak in the background

the day was spectacular. stunning views, and no one else around for what would seem to be miles.
so with whats left of today i think i better get to work on my future, ya know? get married and die.