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My Story Began 29 Years Ago….

On Thursday I celebrated my 29th birthday. It didn’t feel like a momentous birthday. I know that in about 362 days I will be turning 30 but turning 29 didn’t seem like a funeral durge. Instead it just felt like a slightly more special day... ...full story at One Eyed Panda

from One Eyed Panda on Sat, Jul 05 2008

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