A birthday is a day when a person celebrates the anniversary of his or her birth. Birthdays are celebrated in numerous cultures, often with a gift, party, or rite of passage. The celebration of a birthday usually is thought to mark how old a person is, traditionally stopping when death occurs and only stating that if still alive, they would have been (number of years) old. Some contemporary writers ignore this aspect, however, and keep counting the years since the date of birth of famous people, such as, proclaiming that it is Shakespeare's "four hundredth birthday" (although he died at the age of fifty-two) instead of noting that it is the four hundredth anniversary of his birth.
I am writing all of this because it made me think. Before my birthday arrived many people kept asking me what are you going to do for your birthday? Are you going to have a party, dinner, etc. At first I was going to plan a grand event, and then I stopped. I asked myself. Why do people put so much influence on a person’s birthday? Now granted I understand that it is a day that we get older and it is to celebrate another year on this earth. But I am digging deeper. Why wait until an “important holiday” to do what I really want to do or could already be doing now. I.e: planning a trip, dinner with close friends and relatives, dancing, singing, etc. I just told everyone to give me cards for my birthday. I LOVE cards. Cards are really good ways to express how a person feels. You can write inside of it. Plus you can keep cards forever and go back and read them, if you ever feel down and they pick you back up. It takes time to write and find a good quality card.
I decided that this year I did not want to quote on quote celebrate my birthday. I am happy that I celebrated another year on this earth and I am also happy at where I am at in life. I am happy with the knowledge that I have obtained on this 26 years on this earth, people I have met, the lessons I have learned, and even the mistakes that I have made. I am happy for the people that have pushed me to my limit and help elevate me to be the best person that I can possible be. I am blessed for a loving a supporting mother and inner circle. I am happy and blessed that people have passed down their knowledge to me. I then in return, I was able to pass that same knowledge on to someone else. I am happy for seasonal and lifetime friendships that I have made throughout my 26 years on this earth. Each and every person has thought me valuable lessons.
So today I will celebrate and toast myself to celebrating 26 years on this earth. I pray that each day, and every year, the lord grants his favor and mercy on me. I pray that the Lord places me in the path of greatness and continues to place positive people in my life. I also pray that any negativity that may try to come my way that the Lord also rids that. I pray that this year and every year the Lord give me more knowledge. The Lord has done so much wonderful and outstanding things in my life already and I am VERY thankful l and grateful for all the favor that he has placed over me!
Thank you to everyone that sent me cards, wished me happy birthday via social media, or telephone. It really means a lot! I am glad that so many people have such wonderful things to say about me, and I have made such a positive influence on people since being here on this earth. Although today is supposed to be “my day”, I celebrate it with everyone that has turned me into the person I am today. The people that have influence me, mentor me, guided me, encourage me, helped me, gave me advice and even money, and let me know and feel like I can do anything. Your faith and pray in me allowed me to achieve and go after every dream I have ever wanted. So although I am happy to turn 26 years old, i am also ahppy to say that I would not be the person I am today with the help of you! So thank you!
Signed the Birthday GIRL ;)
I am writing all of this because it made me think. Before my birthday arrived many people kept asking me what are you going to do for your birthday? Are you going to have a party, dinner, etc. At first I was going to plan a grand event, and then I stopped. I asked myself. Why do people put so much influence on a person’s birthday? Now granted I understand that it is a day that we get older and it is to celebrate another year on this earth. But I am digging deeper. Why wait until an “important holiday” to do what I really want to do or could already be doing now. I.e: planning a trip, dinner with close friends and relatives, dancing, singing, etc. I just told everyone to give me cards for my birthday. I LOVE cards. Cards are really good ways to express how a person feels. You can write inside of it. Plus you can keep cards forever and go back and read them, if you ever feel down and they pick you back up. It takes time to write and find a good quality card.
I decided that this year I did not want to quote on quote celebrate my birthday. I am happy that I celebrated another year on this earth and I am also happy at where I am at in life. I am happy with the knowledge that I have obtained on this 26 years on this earth, people I have met, the lessons I have learned, and even the mistakes that I have made. I am happy for the people that have pushed me to my limit and help elevate me to be the best person that I can possible be. I am blessed for a loving a supporting mother and inner circle. I am happy and blessed that people have passed down their knowledge to me. I then in return, I was able to pass that same knowledge on to someone else. I am happy for seasonal and lifetime friendships that I have made throughout my 26 years on this earth. Each and every person has thought me valuable lessons.
So today I will celebrate and toast myself to celebrating 26 years on this earth. I pray that each day, and every year, the lord grants his favor and mercy on me. I pray that the Lord places me in the path of greatness and continues to place positive people in my life. I also pray that any negativity that may try to come my way that the Lord also rids that. I pray that this year and every year the Lord give me more knowledge. The Lord has done so much wonderful and outstanding things in my life already and I am VERY thankful l and grateful for all the favor that he has placed over me!
Thank you to everyone that sent me cards, wished me happy birthday via social media, or telephone. It really means a lot! I am glad that so many people have such wonderful things to say about me, and I have made such a positive influence on people since being here on this earth. Although today is supposed to be “my day”, I celebrate it with everyone that has turned me into the person I am today. The people that have influence me, mentor me, guided me, encourage me, helped me, gave me advice and even money, and let me know and feel like I can do anything. Your faith and pray in me allowed me to achieve and go after every dream I have ever wanted. So although I am happy to turn 26 years old, i am also ahppy to say that I would not be the person I am today with the help of you! So thank you!
Signed the Birthday GIRL ;)
