That's right. Today I turned 33. I thought at first I would be doing the whole " No! I am getting so old" song and dance, but I am actually inviting it. So today I will do a short post with some of the things in my 33rd year on this earth I am grateful for.
My children
Obviously this goes without saying, but these little pain in the butts are my world. Every year they have been here they have given me more reasons to be thankful. They teach me things and constantly blow my mind that I have raised such humble, loving, compassionate twins. They make me feel like I am the luckiest person on the planet because with them I am. They both make me feel more loved than I ever have in my life without having to say it. If I just have them and nothing else, I am blessed. They are the only little people who think I am a rockstar and do not judge me even when sometimes things are falling apart. My twins Christopher and Hayley. You two are my main reason to be grateful and I love you.
My friends and acquaintances
I have learned many many years ago, the best way to bring the most you can out of yourself is to surround yourself with energetic, positive, humorous people. The ones that can call you out on your shit, but still be there to help you up when they are finished. The types that you can have a drink with and also have them hold your hair back when you had one too many. The people in my life right now have been there since the beginning and have watched me succeed and also fall completely apart, but they have never given up on me or treated me like I was a burden. They radiate love and honesty and know when I need to be put in my place. To all of those friends on Hive and in my daily life, I love you and thank you.
My Mistakes
I am very grateful for every mistake I have made over the last year. It has helped me grow, taught me some harsh lessons, but most of all has made me a better person. I welcome any opportunity to learn something and become wiser, even if it hurts in the moment. Every obstacle, every bad decision I have made because of careless thinking has made me stronger. Without those moments, how do we grow into more mature, more intelligent, more compassionate people? I hold onto every moment as a lesson, good or bad.
So with all of that being said, I think I am going to pour a nice glass of jack, sit back, and try not to stare at the wrinkles I have so fondly noticed today. To another year of adventure, learning, and love.
If today is your birthday, Happy Birthday. This gal loves you.
