The day after my thirty-third birthday I felt a little melancholy and unsure of myself so I decided to jot down some notes to not only gather my thoughts but also to reassure myself of who I am. Before I knew it the notes became as thick as a book. This book helps me count my blessings as well as recalling my cherished past. I hope that in this book youll find strength compassion happiness courage and comfort in knowing that we are all more similar than we are different linked by our human struggles.