Hey, it's almost midnight. Do you know what that means? My birthday is almost here!

Today, I celebrate the thirty-third anniversary of my thirtieth birthday. Some people see me as arrogant or deceitful when I say I'm celebrating the "thirty-third anniversary of my thirtieth birthday." This way of celebrating has a deep spiritual and emotional significance for me. In my early twenties, I faced a life-altering medical diagnosis, with a doctor telling me I wouldn't make it to see my thirtieth year.