Words: as birthday week comes to a close

Beauty appears when something is completely and absolutely and openly itself. – Deena Metzger

There is no greater thing than living life. I am talking about ALL of it. The hurts, the pains, the joys, the laughter, the mistakes, and the lessons learned. It is ALL so beautiful if you stop and  simply think about it. Think of the people in your life today, think about the friendships gained and the friendships lost. Think of how you have grown into the person you are right now. The wisdom you wear like a string of valuable pearls. The heartaches you carry on your back like Santa’s bag-of-toys on Christmas. The dreams you wish into reality. Think of the boyfriends (or girlfriends) you have had, and what they brought into your life. What about the nights you’ve partied so hard that you lived to regret it in the morning. The music you have danced to, the music you have cried to, the music you have sung on the top of your lungs to (in your car.)  I know I wouldn’t trade any of my experiences or memories for anything in the world. I would never wish for a different life. I love everything I have been though so far (even the biggest mistakes.) It has molded me and shaped who I am. My experiences, in a way, define me. And honestly, I think it has turned out to be quite a beautiful ride (and I haven’t turned out too bad either.)