WOO-HOO!!!! I am 35, in three days. I am blown away... happy, excited, and thrilled...
Not once, in my life, did I ever allow myself to believe that I am here... right now... that I would celebrate me, birthday or not. But the birthday's help... hehe. I remember I had issues with turning 30 when it came around, and thinking; "jeez, it's all down hill from here." I was very wrong in that assessment. The last few years have been a journey in finding out who I am, especially the last year and a half. Understanding why I had become the person I was.... how it hurts me to hang on to it.... and how to let it go.... learn, forgive, and move on.... forgiving yourself is probably the biggest thing. I have made many, many mistakes in my life. I am not defined by my mistakes... but how I handled them, what I learned, and did I apply it the next time. I wouldn't change anything.... because I wouldn't be the beautiful soul that I see, that I am. Scars show courage and strength, grace and love. I am here on this Earth, to share my story, to share my love, and know that every day is a blessing, to not take it for granted, and follow my heart. I am the caterpillar to the butterfly. I am breaking out of my cocoon and I am ready to fly.
