Top 10: Things to Appreciate as Your 25th Birthday Approaches

In no particular order...

10.  Toes with enough dexterity to pinch your boyfriend from the opposite end of the couch.

9.  The self confidence and maturity necessary to be OK with publicly admitting that you might be addicted to your DVR.

8.  Break-n-bake cookies.

7.  The best, best friends.

6.  A best friend's darling baby.

5.  The opportunity to go to graduate school (and to borrow the money from the government to do so).  Did I really just thank the government for my massive debt?

4.  The unconditional love of wonderful parents.

3.  Karl, and his cautious optimism.

2.  A 401K (even if it is tiny).

1.  A healthy heart; capable of maintaining vital blood flow and giving and receiving true love in all its forms.