Thank you for being such an inspiration on 43things. I look forward to your entries and your goals, your indomitable strength, precocious wisdom, and cheeriness. WHat a great role model you are: for the fun and productive ways to use 43things. 6 years ago

A point in your life where you feel like you are finally being taken seriously, you are definitely at the grown ups table now. However; still young enough to have a lot of fun! In fact the most fun I have had was when I was in my mid and later twenties! Have at it!!!! 6 years ago

Everyone on 43t is so nice…I’ve really enjoyed/appreciated everyone’s comments. Even though there were no fireworks this year, it was a VERY happy birthday and y’all played a huge part! 6 years ago

but marking the goal as done anyway =) 6 years ago

day was as lovely as you are.

Happy Birthday. 6 years ago

A quarter-century is such a cool landmark. It’s at this point that I truly believe that you finally come to realize that you’re truly an adult and have to begin making choices that will direct the next half-century of life.

May you find time to read Proust in the coming year, for you’ll find insights there that will help you make the decisions you need to make, including how to change your advisor. 6 years ago

I wish you all the best :) 6 years ago

i was a little surprised that you’re only turning 25 because you seem mature and wise and because you’re almost done with your phd. so, you’re more amazing than i already thought. hope you’re having a great day. 6 years ago

In honor of your very patriotic birthday, and your goal “become a feminist superhero”, I’m dedicating this song to you:

Believe It Or Not – The Greatest American Hero theme songwritten by Mike Post and Stephen Geyer; performed by Joey Scarbury

Look at what’s happened to me,
I can’t believe it myself.
Suddenly I’m up on top of the world,
It should’ve been somebody else.

Believe it or not,
I’m walking on air.
I never thought I could feel so free eee eee.
Flying away on a wing and a prayer.
Who could it be?
Believe it or not it’s just me.

It’s like a light of a new day,
It came from out of the blue.
Breaking me out of the spell I was in,
Making all of my wishes come true ue ue.

Believe it or not,
I’m walking on air.
I never thought I could feel so free eee eee.
Flying away on a wing and a prayer.
Who could it be?
Believe it or not it’s just me. 6 years ago

Des invited me to join the party – and I’m doing so with pleasure!

I enjoyed reading your goals and entries in honour of your special day – and I can only join the crowd in saying – WOW!

You’re really special!

Have a great day, followed by a great year, contiuing with a great life!! 6 years ago

May your 4th of July in Montreal is

Bursting with fun

Twinkling with happiness

Sparkling with Joy

Happy 25th Birthday Asterisk!

...and me too (not the same year of course, I wished :))! Hehe, wonder how many more people on this site are born on this special day where you could get the whole of America nation to celebrate with you?! :D 6 years ago

Happy EARLY Birthday!!!!!!!!
Have fun in Montreal! :) 6 years ago

Hail to the, Blithe Asterisk!
25 thou never wert.

Until tomorrow. 6 years ago

May your day & week be wonderful, & may the coming year-heck, the next quarter-century!-be a time of freedom, beauty, growth & love.

Image taken from my favorite e-card website.6 years ago

I wish you the best for your birthday festivities. May all your dreams for the next year come true. 6 years ago

Hope you have a great time in Montreal! 6 years ago

Happy Birthday, Asterisk! A quarter-ton is indeed one to celebrate in style :) 6 years ago

It sounds like you’ll have a great vacation and a great birthday! Have fun!

6 years ago

day for a birthday—built-in parties, with fireworks even! 6 years ago

Happy, happy birthday, to you, to you, to you! I hope you have a blast—you only turn 25 once! 6 years ago

Being born on July 4th has always meant that my b-day turns into a week-long fiesta. Boy and I will be on vacation in Montreal for Independence Day this year, so the tradition continues. Woo hoo. 6 years ago