Today I turn 34. In reality, it doesn't feel all that different than it felt yesterday. I can only hope that wisdom is building up on me at this moment.

I am grateful that I am getting older and healthier. This is not to be taken for granted.

I am also grateful for waking up in the morning to smiles and kisses. So many don't get that for years.

I am also grateful that I can still call my parents and my brother and spend hours talking to them about nothing in particular. I hope that lasts for many many years.

I am also grateful I can think and remember. Not everyone has this privilege.

Yeah, I think this year I am just grateful. It took a long time but here I am. Ready for what's to come.

Jorge