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<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\nI haven’t been feeling like myself lately. Normally, as my birthday draws closer I find myself in a festive mood but this year, it’s been the opposite. I’ve been on hermit mode and though I hate using this word loosely, somewhat depressed. Okay fine, just morose. It’s just that I feel like I’m being left behind. I’m at the point where the need to take life’s reigns and steer it somewhere is overwhelming me but the thing is, I don’t know the exact destination yet. I mean, I think I do but I haven’t figured out the best way to get there. Turning a year older reminds me of just how much I haven’t accomplished yet. Which is selfish coz life has always been kind to me – 2011 especially. I’m pretty sure this feeling is just a reminder to do more and to strive and not fear greatness. I just have to harness this current energy and transform it before Tuesday. <\/p>\n
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