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today happens to be my birthday. otherwise known as just another tuesday.
and while i’m not much of a “birthday” person and i recently declared myself not much of a “resolutions” person either
it might simply be wise to get some of this down
on paper.the past year was full w/ the good, the bad and everything in between. just as every year has been before and just as every year will be after.
but what have i learned?
a) i’ve gotten a bit softer. a bit nicer. (it shocks me, too) i was reminded to always be kind. the other side of that same coin is that i quieted down. made a bigger effort to listen more and to talk less.
b) i’ve eased up on myself to a degree i previously thought not possible. there’s a reason it’s called “self-esteem.” it starts with me and only me.
c) i’ve worked fairly hard - producing success, disappointment and burnout. but i suppose the lesson here is to wake up each day and just do your best.
d) i’ve found a great partner in PKS. so much of what i’ve achieved and endured is a direct result of his love and care. while i make a concerted effort here to be discreet (i find it odd when people get too personal and effusive about their partners in such a public venue) and to curate the content of erehwyna to be universal, this might be the biggest realization of all.
from a note i wrote on gratitude right before our wedding:
… #4 marrying someone wonderful - even after a long time of wondering if i’d ever find him - who i love more and more each day.
#5 the ability to reassure anyone who might be wondering right now if a great love will come his or her way - the answer is yes, and it will be even better than you can imagine…
it’s much like gaining another year every february 21st and getting older. it gets easier. calmer. clearer.
it’s even better than i could imagine.
