Happy Birthday Day to me

It is June 7, 2007 I am elated...

My birthday celebration began like this:

Yesterday on my way out from work, rushing...slightly to change my clothing, to catch the nail salon for a pedicure, eyebrow arch and polish change on my nails, to then get home by 6:00 p.m. to meet my personal stylist for a stellar hair style.

I literally ran into Samantha and Melinda. I call them my ladies. Two precious young ladies that graciously thought of my special day and purchased me an amazing Konditor Meister cake, lined with perfectly shaped strawberries dipped in chocolate, a light mousse, shredded chocolate, white chocolate, to-die-for-tasty cake for me, with a balloon, flowers and a card.

And for all of you who have not yest experienced Konditor Mesiter's delicious cakes or European fine pastries, you are not living. And if you don't believe me just take a look at the website www.konditormeister.com, stop in and get a sample of their good and please let me know what you melt-in-your-mouth think.

From all the attention I was shown, people opening up doors, asking me if I needed help, as they noticed my hands were completely full with birthday gifts, to having my God sister and friend stop by early morning after she got the kids off to school, spend a generous amount of time talking, laughing and assisting me in cleaning my room, and helping my mother find an outstanding deal on a 20' flat-screen--(that I have had my eye on for sometime now), television for my birthday. Whoop there is!

Today, I'm reflecting on what it means to truly be living. To be living to me is precious. I am a women who is proud of her age, 27 today that is, because with the twenty-six years that I have had the opportunity to live, grow and learn; I've gained experience, grown wisdom, both spiritually, mentally and physically.

I'm elated that I am at a place in my life where I am feeling free. I love living, except at times when I endure pain: whether it be from witnessing the pain of others or just simply going through rough time, myself.

My waking up this morning early to breakfast in bed, courtesy of my lovely niece, Lee Lee...who is she growing was the epitome of receiving love and watching it manifest, like wild fire...eight years apart we are and it's starting to feel like much less. I see her maturity. I naturally see her growth and I now can vision the impact that I have had on her life, my family as well.

Though I woke up to a messy room, having my long-time friend and sister, Leah came by and spend time with me while cleaning, gave me a feeling money can't buy.

to be continued...