On the eve of my birthday (wait, it IS my birthday now, since its now 12:30 a.m.), I wish to say this:
I am happy to be alive.
I am happy to love and be loved.
I am happy to know good people.
I am happy to learn new things.
I am happy to teach.
I am happy to just be.
There are merits to growing older.
I shall go to bed now — sleep beckons.
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