I made a decision in September that my previous life was over and this new life was to start. I told myself that I would not put it off another day and took that needed leap. So far its been fabulous, extraordinary, perfect, exhilarating! Humble is not a word I am going to use to describe myself because I have worked overtime, double-time, and triple time to get here. I have done what people are not ready to do. When others were going their thing, I was holed up just trying to get through the next millisecond of the day. Only my close friends know that journey and honestly without them I could have never made it but I'm HERE dear God, I'm HERE (in my Color Purple voice)! Life has a funny way of taking you in a circle. I was starting to feel like Moses who was suppose to be on an 11 day adventure and embarked on a 40 year journey. I love Moses but not for me! However, with prayer, the willingness to change, and a holistic approach I have arrived. Of course, everything is a work in progress but I am beyond thankful. I am thankful for my job that allowed me to take care of me and never whined about what I did not do while I was gone, I am thankful to my friends that understood that I hit a brick wall and it was time to go over or drill through it or else, and my mom for always reinventing herself for her very grown 30 year old daughter who is still trying to figure out this thing called "life." This month we celebrated my daughter's (10/13), mom's (10/08), and my own birthday (10/01). Oh and my sister friends' upcoming birthday on the very last day of the month. This of course, requires another trip. No matter what, these women mean the most to me and their birthdays, oh and mine are so special to me. Needless to say it was busy. :) However, my friend watched me quietly go through this year and planned a surprised overnight Vegas trip for me and the Big Red Bus barhopping adventure. I spent less than 15 hours in Vegas but I was able to breathe...not be a grown up, a mom, a teacher, or even responsible. I was able to breathe and just release. I am really over adulting. :) Its so overrated. Actually, I was never the one who wanted to adult. Ask my mom, she knows that I love living at home and telling her or anyone who would listen what I needed is fine with me. These are just a few pictures that depict the sheer happiness that I have been experiencing in the last month! Thank you Father.
Happy 30th Birthday to Me! October 1st!
Ruth's Chris. Bae knows. :)
September 30th!
Before the Nelly concert, that I do not remember. Oh well. Next time. :) As long as I look skinny!
October 1st!
On the flight back at 7am. I do not remember this picture either but I just say, " Happy birthday to Me!"
Still October 1st!
Oh and my first 5k or run of any sort with my dedicated coworkers and students. Students Run Los Angeles, SRLA.
October 8th
Now I am going to have to talk to my mom about having these falsehoods on the cake. She claimed these were the only numbers they had.:) No matter what, my mom always celebrates my birthday. Not a year ever went by and I did not have a cake. This year made me think about how many birthdays we have left and what it must feel like to be stuck with someone for 30 years. That's a little excessive. :) I want all her birthdays to be special as long as I am on this earth. Thank you Mom.
And this... is the sheer happiness that I plan to experience every day of my life for the rest of my life. The birthday planner. Thank you Father for your continued favor! That's my Little Bit!
