Yes, today is my birthday. November 18, 1991 is also my birthday! If you start thinking why I have two birthdays, thats where the concept of star birthdays comes in to play.
Putting it simply, I was born when the moon was passing a particular star during its elliptical path around the earth. But setting aside the technicalities, let me jump to the reason for this post.
We all celebrate our birthdays. In fact, Hindus like me celebrate two birthdays (More birthdays, more sweets ;) getttit?:P). Every time I cut a cake during my date of birth or drink payasam during my star birthday ;) I cant help but ask myself, what is the point in celebrating this particular day. Did I achieve something great the previous year to make myself happy now? Or is it just a mere way in which your friends show that they are always there for you?
Every year, apart from the physical maturity that comes with age, mentally I still feel like how I was 3 years back. Nothing has changed, no apple falling on my head, no sudden enlightenment when I am 20 which would make me a responsible adult.
So the question is, I am 20, but have I grown up?
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