24 and a Day

So, I turned 24 yesterday...and like always, I don't feel any different. :\

What do I usually do when the big 10-29 rolls around? I usually sit down and compare my thoughts, feelings, situations to the many 10-29's of years past. I reflect on the things that I may have upgraded or downgraded to be. So let's see...

-I'm still not used to being stared at whenever I go in public. (Am I really that much of an oddity?)
-I would still rather stay in and vegetate rather than go to the mall on a regular basis.
-I find that I have an increasing urge to travel this country or any other.
-I am more world weary as compared to my last year starry-eyed self.
-As always, the only birthday memories that stand out are during my 18th and 22nd celebrations.
-I'm still wishing that something special would happen.

Usually people would ask me what I want for my birthday. The thing is...I don't want to have to be asked what I want for my birthday or what I want it be like. I'd like to believe that those around me would know me well enough to know what I would like.

Now, at 24, it's like a pebble has sank into my heart.
I'm an endless romantic in an unromantic life.

Or so it seems so far.
What I haven't given up on (and isn't likely to change) is hope. I always hope for the best and I know it'll always get better. ♥