keeping perspective

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I turn 20 tomorrow and to keep myself from completely freaking out, this is me writing a few things down and keeping my life in perspective; telling myself that maybe I haven't changed the world, but it's not like I've accomplished *nothing.*

I once moved someone to write a beautiful song about me.

I can give good advice about books and life.

I have given a present that made someone cry with happiness.

I am mentioned in a book that millions of people have bought and loved.

I've inspired both hatred and love in others, which means I'm my own person and doing something as opposed to nothing.

I saved ten lives, at least one of which was a child's.

I've been proposed to.

I have stood up for myself and for others.

I've been told numerous times that I give the best hugs.

I came to terms with myself and am living my own life deliberately.

I have seen more of the world than people twice, thrice my age.

I have given a child the best gift they can be given -- knowledge and a hug.

I have fallen head over heels in love, been bitter and broken hearted, put myself back together, and dived head first into soul-quenching love again.

I think that's pretty good for 20 years, don't you? Here's to another 20 years of small accomplishments that add up to big things.