Then:
I want a Captain Planet action figure.
I'm 5; I want to grow up fast.
I love my Transformers.
Speedy Gonzales is the coolest; I want to run like him.
Gummi Bears is the best show in the whole wide world!
I want to be a pilot.

Now:
I want a Nikon D70 dSLR.
I'm 19; I'm growing old fast.
I love my iPod.
Bill Gates is the coolest; I want to run buisnesses like him.
The Apprentice is the best show in the whole wide world!
I want to be an actuary.

This entry is a practice in narcissism; no cool links and such (but I thought you might like those theme songs from Captain Planet and Gummi Bears). I turn 19 today. I thank friends and family who called and flooded my inbox with warm birthday greetings; truly appreciate them. And thanks to those (you know who you are!) who shower (literally) me with their special concoction of water, pepsi, washing liquid and god-knows-what-else; may our hostel tradition live on!

For this year, I've put aside fancy birthday wishes; I just want to do well in my exams and get university offers. 3 more weeks to go before I'm free as a bird! Wish me luck!