It's My Birthday today ...

I'm 39 for the FIRST time.



The funny thing is, I don't feel old. I don't know how to explain it. When you think of someone saying they're 39, it makes you go "wow, they're old!". I fully agree with people when they say age is just a number. It really is. I may be 39 in actuality, but some days I'm 12 playing pranks on people, and on the days where something happens, someone you love leaves you, then I'm in my 60's and just want to sleep. Know what I mean ?

When I put on a pink shirt, and some makeup to go out with friends, I'm 16 and full of mischief, you never know what will happen when you hang out with your friends. When I go out for a walk to crunch the leaves under my shoes (because fall is the best time of the year!), I'm reflective and remember how many times I've done it before, so I'm older.

I love where I am in my life, and I love how I got here. I would do everything the same, because I have awesome friends, and a family I love. Everything happens to shape the person you are or will become. My favorite quote is this: Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born. (Anais Nin) It kind of sums it all up doesn't it?

I've decided I'm going to have my pumpkin pie early, instead of birthday cake. (Who am I kidding ?!?! .... I know I'm going to have my cake too !!) I can't wait for what this year will bring. As I move from my 30's into my 40's, my inner self might make it to 20. :-)