Too often I use my birthday as a way to think of all I didn’t accomplish in the past year. But not today. Today I am trying to think of all that I did accomplish in my thirtieth year. In honor of my 31st birthday, here are 31 blessings I’ve experienced in the past year (in no particular order):
I read The Fault in Our Stars and The Night Circus for the first time. I started my novel and completed a first draft, met Mary Roach, got serious about blogging, won an international contest, flew to Boston, went on three writing retreats. My job became less stressful, and I traveled less for work.
Lunch dates with Elyse became standard. Elsie Marie was born, and I fell in love with her and continued falling in love with Ava Elisabeth and Emeline Grace. I moderated kind and compassionate debates on my Facebook wall during the election season.
I enjoyed an absolutely incredible snow day with Desiree. My writing group grew even stronger by adding a new, talented member. I hired an editor. I shouted the praises of CBT from the rooftops. I recruited an awesome fall 2012 class.
Ashley and Erica were my rocks. My family and I laughed like crazies. I advocated for OCD awareness and spoke for chapel and was a guest blogger at Rage Against the Minivan.
I encouraged many people and was loved.
Sounds like a great year. Happy Birthday!
It sure was, Janet. And I feel really excited about 2013. I am hoping for big things this year.
Love this. Thanks for the mention. Happy birthday, dear friend!
Thanks Addie! Love!
Sounds like you had a wonderful year. Happy Birthday! I hope your next year is just as full!
Appreciate that, Katrina! I sure am blessed. And thankful.
What a full and wonderful year! Happy Birthday, Jackie, and may the next year be full of peace and beauty.
Thanks Tina! I want the same for you too, friend.
I’m SO GLAD that our lunch dates became standard
Love you so much, Jackie Lea! Happy Birthday!
Thanks, my dear friend. You don’t even know how much I look forward to each and every one. They are like a rich dessert to me.
LOVE, LOVE, love this!! and love you! yes many, many laughs in our familia!!!
It’s because every single one of us is crazy. So all together it’s a loony bin!