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edwardina

Birthday reflections

Mar 11, 2009 14:16

I have a bad track record when it comes to my birthdays. I mean, I've had some great ones, but most of them are rollercoaster rides of ups and downs. I think this is partly because I place too much weight on having a "special day," looking at it as my one yearly opportunity to do something that I really want to do. Then, inevitably, something ( Read more... )

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edwardina March 11 2009, 23:24:31 UTC

I have a saying: It's the little things in life that make the big things bearable. And it took me a lot of practice to get to where I'm at.

Thanks for the birthday wishes! :-D

shademoonrunner March 11 2009, 22:42:52 UTC

Happy Birthday!

What a great way to look at things. I've been kind of dreading my birthday all week, but I think I'll try to keep these sentiments in mind tomorrow.

By the by, I think the only reason Robin ever manages to remember my birthday is because it's the day after yours;)

edwardina March 12 2009, 00:26:15 UTC

I'm sure that's not true about Robin. You were there first, after all.

edwardina March 12 2009, 21:04:03 UTC

Oh, and by the way ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

davew0071 March 12 2009, 10:57:06 UTC

That's sort of how I approach it, too, at least as far as the birthday itself is concerned. A little bit of time set aside to get cards and gifts and have a nice dinner and some cake, and you realize that it was special, and wanting it to be epic was unrealistic.

Happy birthday, darling.