Today is my 35th birthday and I don't know how to feel.....

I have mixed feelings about today. Yes its my birthday and I should be grateful to see another year. There are people who unfortunately don't make it this far. I feel this way because I'm not where I want to be at this stage in my life. I always thought I would have a place of my own and have a partner but, with the way men are now, I guess I should consider myself lucky. Unfortunately, things have not gone how I imagined. I still live at home and help out with bills. I don't have a high paying job, but in this economy I should be grateful to even have one. Job searching has been hell. I see my old classmates getting married and popping out kids, or in relationships. I'm grateful at least to still have my parents and a best friend who understands me.

How many of you have been in my shoes at my age? Please tell me that it gets better.

Sorry, I know this post seems all over the place.