The month of March is always  my favourite month just because we (my siblings and I) grow a year older all together. I've said this many times before but I'll say it again anyway: Life truly began when I turned 21. The last one year has gone by way faster than I expected but I'm thankful for each and every day. I have lived without regrets since turning 21 and I intend to continuing living every day that way. Honestly, I can't really feel any difference even days after I celebrated my 22nd birthday. I think that solidifies my belief that age is just  a number. Or maybe life hasn't really changed very much recently. Nonetheless! I still am looking forward to an amazing 2015. I was on the phone with M yesterday and we were discussing the details of our summer exchange application. I could feel the excitement growing in my voice (but of course!). It is very rare that the mountain tortoise Smi is stepping out of her cave, into a whole new world beyond my imagina...