Happy 27th Birthday to Me!!!

Hello!

I am offically 27 years old!!! And it feels SO GOOD! No, it's freaking FANTASTIC! Yay God!

I wrote my "Birthday Entry" yesterday. Today, I held good on my own promise that I made yesterday (that I would enjoy this day no matter what and that no one owed me a good birthday). I have truly enjoyed the moment! I have had a fabulous birthday filled with lots of love, fun and terrific company! It has been a pleasure!

Instead of getting upset that certain people didn't call me, I called them instead. Instead of getting angry that certain people didn't give me a card, I told them--very politely--that I was hurt, but I forgave them. Their card showed up later!

I got up around 8:30am even though I did not sleep well (too excited, I guess). I meditated and right at the moment I was born, my best friend called me! She said she didn't know that but it was perfect timing anyway! Very cool! We chatted for a bit, talked about the real Spirit of Christmas (and how it's sometimes harder to find it as an adult) and laughed!

I also enjoyed three delicious cups of coffee--yummy!

Then I spent a bit of time with my mom, gave her a present (I always do that on my birthday) and took a walk by myself. The sun finally came out today which was so nice because it's been cloudy for about a week around here. It was warm enough to not freeze while walking outside, but also cold enough to be my birthday! Yay!

Then I went with one of my favorite people to TGI Friday's and that was loads of fun! We laughed and scarfed down our lunches of Pizza (her) and Bruchetta Spaghetti for me! Why I didn't think of that, I will never know, but I digress.....

After that, we came home and chilled out watching a little TV and then I went out to The Orleans Casino--but not before getting all dressed up again--in my Black Velvet Spaghetti Strap Dress, Black Cinderella Shoes, new necklace and gold shawl! I looked pretty sharp!

It was fun to get dressed up again, I always do that on my birthday--I start off in comfy PJ's--which I pick out the night before with careful care. I mean, it's what I'll be turning another age in so any old PJ's won't do. Sorry, that's just me. Then I get casual (usually a sweater and jeans, and today a cute new hat!) and then at night time, I get all gussied up and put on a gorgeous dress and go out! It's such fun! Even though my "Official" Birthday Dinner was the other night (Sunday, the 19th) it was still fun to go out again, even if only because I was all dressed up! LOL!

Anyway, it was a good day......

I hauled in too!! I got 2 beautiful new scarves, a gorgeous Silver & Amethyst Necklace, touching cards, a super cute hat (that I wore most of the day), soft purple socks and a host of Birthday Wishes from my friends on Facebook! It was truly a lovely day!

Birthdays, though, are not about getting presents and gifts--it's about celebrating life and celebrating how far you've come, and how far you'll go! I hope I do that myself, not just on my birthday, but every day! My birthday is just a special occasion for other to celebrate all that WITH me, and that's what makes it so special!

I feel loved and adored. People today said I was graceful and strong--two words I hope I can always identify with. I'm certainly not perfect, and like any human, I've got my flaws--but it truly touches me when people take the time out to say I've inspired them or helped them--because really, that's what it's all about!

As long as I continue to help others, and inspire them. As long as I continue to have grace and strength and faith--than I'll be doing good!

Again, it's not about getting old, it's about GROWING old--and while I'm not old yet (not even close, I'm only 27!), I am growing older--and I truly love that! It's a privilege and an honor and a blessing! I wasn't supposed to make it past 10, let alone 27--so ha ha ha--I fooled you! LOL!

Seriously, I am so blessed to be celebrating 27 years of life today--27 years of miracles and family and friends! 27 years of laughter and tears and smiles and joys! 27 years of lessons and fun and finding myself--and God--again and again and again!

It's a good day, today, and I hope and pray that I'm around for the next 27--it's a great number as far as I'm concerned. It has a good feel to it! Most of all, I just hope that I continue to channel love, hope and inspiration for my fellow men and women--because after all, I believe it's not "the years in your life, but the life in your years!" I've had many years already and I hope I always remember what it means to LIVE--each day that I'm given!

Thank You, Lord, for a glorious day--friendship, love and fun! Thank You for the Peace to truly enjoy it all and Thank You for every good thing you ever gave me! You are the reason for the Season (Christmas) and the reason for my Life!

I did feel the absence of my grandmother today, but still, it was a great birthday! Here's to all the great things that'll happen before the next one--and all the things I'll learn in between! I can't wait! :)

Happy 27th Birthday, to me!

In Light N' Love,
-Sarah Liz :)