29 Years of Gratitude

Today is a special day for me.

Not because I officially become 29 years old but because I have incredible moments to reflect upon for the past 29 years.

Five memories that brought me to tears this morning.

• Break Dancing in Japan: dancing more hours than I sleep on a daily basis taught me you can find community in anything you love to do. Performing in front of thousands is something I'll never forget. If only SYTYCD existed when I was in college. Hah!
• My 3 Breakups: each one reminds me how idiotic and selfish I am. I'm thankful for who I am today but regret hurting loved ones who never deserved the pain I inflicted upon them. A learning process I never want to experience again.
• Accepting Christ as my Lord and Savior: knowing that someone as sinful as myself can be redeemed completely inspires me to share the Good News everyday.
• Deceased Friends and Family: high school friends to grandparents - a harsh reality I came to realize: change happens and living life without them hurts a lot.
• Meeting Mrs. Mewie: coincidental that we first met online? Coincidental that we're both 4th generation Chinese Americans? Coincidental that our family members knew each other way back from their college days (30+ years ago)? Coincidental that Mrs. Mewie and I laugh with and at each other every freaking day? No way. We were meant to be.

I realize I don't reflect as often as I used to. Life has been extremely busy focusing on the things I love - career, church, writing, married life - today was exactly what I needed to be grateful.