Old firends, new friends and...no-matter-what friends

Four days ago I turned 20. The passing of the years has always frightened me and I used to think that 18, 19 are the best possible years to be. However, I came to realize that growing up is not so bad, or less fun, but a journey that becomes more and more exciting. I am now stronger, more confident and more natural than when I was 18, an age which I used to refer to as the best. Self-confidence is something which I have gradually built and now I never feel that being myself means running a risk. Failure doesn't defeat me any more and success doesn't shock me as it used to. Nor am I scared of expressing myself and of taking risks. Life has its inner balance, it's just a row of ups and downs and I am eager to take advantage of each and every opportunity to learn something more.
It's good being 20, but I owe that to my friends as well. I have organized a party at my place and my friends made it the best birthday of my life. It's a soothing feeling to know that old friends are still there for you, even if you don't spent as much time with them. On the other hand, it feels nice to see that your new friends think of you and appreciate you. I feel like I have two lives: the one from home, which is continuation of high school,of the past and the one from Bucharest, which implies new people, new possibilities, the future. I love both of them, only time can tell how they will merge and when I won't have the feeling that I am somehow divided.
And there are some things that transcend both lives. These are the friends that no matter what new trouble you get yourself into, or what past mistakes you repeat, remain there by your side without judging you. These things are the true friendships, these things are the connections that you would like to keep, the connections that you feel lucky for...

Patrick Wolf - Wind in the Wires (not very found of the video, but love the song)