IT'S MY BIRTHDAY TODAY!

Here it is again....June 3rd. Another year gone by.....another year older. Yep, it's my birthday today. The BIG 3-2. See that, I'm not even sad, upset or annoyed to admit it. In fact I'm embracing my birthday this year. Are you scared at my chirpiness? Do you find yourself concerned that I've been abducted by aliens, since I am not upset that it's my birthday?

Don't be! Because I know that good things are coming my way. (No, I have not joined a cult and have taken to drinking the kool-aid.) With age brings wisdom, brings a sense of self. And since last week I have been at peace, and feel like I am on the cusp of good news. What good news? Or why am I feeling like this? I have no idea. Do I have less stress from work, nope. But the only thing I can think of is that with age comes clarity. I feel loved.....unconditional love. By old friends, by new friends, and by certain family.

This morning I woke up with my 'kids' camped out on the bed with me. Pooka was on the blankie...and Cro`i was asleep on the pillow next to me. As always, that brought a smile to my face. Mom came in to wake me up and had two beautiful cards for me. (1) from 'my kids', and (1) from her. By the time I went downstairs, Lola and Ida were greeting me with birthday joy. I had a ton of birthday wishes on my myspace page too. And it only confirmed for me how fortunate I am to have the people in my life that I do. When I entered my office this morning, I was graced with flowers on my desk, and some small gifts and beautiful cards. A friend bought me coffee and lunch for my birthday too. I think I got teary-eyed about five times today. Must be a sign of my maturity ro old-age.

I have my faith. So with all that being said I am going to share with you some wisdom. I hope that you already know some of this, but it's always nice to be reminded. Here it goes:

• Life is not about the destination, but the journey. Yes you will have ups and downs through-out your life. Don't worry about how hard and loud you laugh....just laugh.
• If you feel like crying- go ahead. Don't be ashamed to do so. Crying is therapeutic. But don't drown in sorrow, because things will get better.
• Birthdays are NOT about what you get as gifts. Birthdays are about being able to celebrate with friends and family. A gift isn't something something you can touch with your hand. It's counting those you love and who love you. It's a memory you can smile back on or a joke you can share with someone special.
• Don't let someone knock your interest or likes. As long as you're not hurting anyone, and enjoy what you're doing, then enjoy it.