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My Personal Account On Turning Twenty-Six I have never liked my birthday, but as I quickly approached October I experienced an onslaught of dread. It’s the perceived adultness of the number, I think. I felt as though I should have crossed a clear line in the sand by now. I had to admit to myself that there is no strict admission process to being a grown-up. It seems audacious to truly believe the fact that there is no timeline or map I need to follow. The only thing rushing me to find the perfect full-time career fit is losing access to my family's health insurance. I can still minimize this issue by maintaining accountability for my health at least. My twenties have been underlined by a state of confusion, fear, and self-doubt that I have allowed to fester beneath the surface. Looking back, I can accept I needed all of this time to truly desire the self-discipline and self-mastery that I seek going forward. Birthdays will always be scary. They will also be an opportunity to make yourself proud, just like every day is, really. It's eerie how your mindset and attitude can turn your whole reality inside out. For me, twenty-six is about establishing new routines, new habits, and new attitudes. I spent the better part of a day identifying my core principles and my personal mission statement. The principles I want to define me and my choices going forward are boldness, effectiveness, expressiveness, healthfulness, and simplicity. I am excited to find that job that aligns with these values and gets me out of bed in the morning. With my self-assessment complete and my initial goals for the year set, I choose to perceive the opportunity in front of me. I will be taking on twenty-six as a never-ending personal challenge. As Jason Mraz says in one of my favorite songs, "It's never too late to be what you might have been".
