My Birthday Reflections

As I embark on the next bend of my journey, I am in a place of gratefulness and introspection. The last year has been remarkable. However, I could come to expect nothing less from this remarkable thing that has been my life!!

My life has had its snags and snares. My own personal despair has, at times, threatened to overwhelm me. Sometimes, I have chased rainbows far too long and extremely far from home. Fortunately, I have always had a home to come back to and my missteps have not led to colossal peril.

My regrets are few. I regret that my mom died so young. I regret that I sabotaged my own opportunities so much. I regret that I sometimes neglected my own happiness to accommodate others who were not deserving. However, I do not regret my struggles. I do not regret going left and taking the difficult road. I do not regret believing in people.

I realize that I have done everything in my own way, in my own time. That fact gives me the greatest pride. Despite my trials, tribulations, pains, disappointments and shortcomings, I have stayed true to myself. I have done what I felt I needed to do and I managed to inflict minimal damage. At least, that's how I see it. I am proud to know me and I think I could ask for no greater accomplishment.

I was asked what I wanted to my birthday. I have never wanted much for myself. I have always been ecstatic about just breathing and living comfortably in my own skin. Although I have diva moments, I am extremely uncomplicated. Some of my greatest joy is derived from seeing other people reach their dreams. Yet, this year I am going to focus on my own desires, dreams and growth. I am going to pick up some of the things I have put on the back burner. I am going to sing more and speak more. I am going to ask for more and live more.

Of course, with that being said, all financial gifts can be sent via PayPal.