Birthdays in the Circle of Life

Yesterday was Miriam's birthday! While we didn't get to connect by phone, she did send word that she got my ecard and that she had a full day ahead which is great. It's always good to hear when friends have a great birthday planned or even unplanned spontaneous goodness on that day. I guess you could say I live vicariously through their day of birth since mine usually goes uneventful unless I plan it out for myself. I still have this fantasy in my head that some great love of my life or somebody would gather tons of people to celebrate in a festive party extravaganza on Christmas Eve to eat, drink, and be merry. A girl can dream right?

For now, I continue to live vicariously through others to a point. I'm actually enjoying doing so. It reminds me that I am special and I honor myself for being born even if nobody else remembers or cares. Miriam was the only one who invited me out to spend time with her and the family. I appreciate the invitation. I told her I won't be able to make it since I am going to finally see The Lion King and I think it would be fun to do so on my actual birthday...my 35th year of life. Kind of symbolic I guess...reminding myself where I fit into the circle of life. I will also stop by an get a decadent chocolate something or another at Jacques Torres place. That should be nice. So, while I'll still be by myself, I know that I'm still alive and grateful for the gift of life.

December 8th is fast approaching. I'm in the homestretch with reaching my self-imposed goal. Tell you what it is then. I better go...time's a tickin!