Celebrating special occasions comes naturally for me. I welcome any chance to celebrate life, family, and friends! Life is too short to wallow in our self pity or sorrows for too long.
I get my zest for living and knack for party planning from my Mother. Boy do I love her and miss her so. However, for the last 2 birthdays since she's been gone, I've noticed her presence this time of year still making my day special and the holidays turn out just right. I know she is still looking out for all of us down here. I would not still be here were it not for her.
My birthday celebrations began a week before my actual date of birth and continue ....hopefully until I turn the page once again....
I heard from so many wonderful people I'd not heard from in a while, including family and friends and former co-workers.
Let me tell you, Facebook sure pumps up your self esteem on certain occasions. Thank you fb.
Ironically, I re-connected with an old friend the day before my birthday and he has so boosted my spirits. I'm sure he has absolutely no idea how happy he makes me, but it's true!
The day before my birthday I felt like the super model who never got asked to her prom because everyone assumed she had a date. I had no plans except a family dinner on said date.
Once my friends realized I was just sitting at home alone, the email, texts and even phone calls started coming in inviting me to a local neighborhood joint where everyone had gathered, minus the birthday girl.
I had a wonderful time soaking in all the love, laughter, and liveliness.
My family birthday dinner rocked the casbah. Auntie cooked up homemade stuffed cabbage, stuffed peppers, capped off with chocolate cake! My family and dearest friends were on hand (including 'the girls') to help me ease into the next year of my life, which will be THE best year of my life!!!
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