Wowza, I am old. Twenty EIGHT?! When did that happen? Clearly I don’t feel 28. Actually, I forgot it was going to be my birthday today and scheduled an evening meeting. It was only after the Boy made me cancel that I realized today wasn’t just any other day. Today is the start of my official, undeniable, unavoidable entrance into my late twenties.
*gasp*
They say that 30 is like the new 20, which means I’d be about 18. Like, oh my god, totally! Like, I’m so done with high school and I’m like SO excited about university! What am I going to put in my dorm room?! And like, oh my gosh, who will my room mate be?! And eeeks, there will be SO many boys!!!
Umm, yeah… NO!
Twenty eight is just fine, thanks.
Actually, the start of my 28th year has been pretty amazing. A virtual hug from Mama. Champagne and raspberries at midnight. The summer in Europe. Abundant love. Happy parents and a happy little brother. A way of living where every morning is bursting with hope. Good health. A learned grace. Blessings that pour in the truckload.
Today I am thankful. I am the most blessed 28 year old there is.
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Sending you the happiest birthday greetings from California!
Indeed you are the most blessed 28 year old there is!
You are a living example of someone who has tested life’s possibilities… never giving up, always wanting more, working very hard, giving everything, defining your goals and dreams, exceeding them, overcoming trials, breaking boundaries… exploring, testing, learning…living life to the fullest… You are also a living example of someone who appreciates life, grateful for and generous with everything that you have, not taking things for granted.
In you, I feel I have achieved half of what I dreamed of in life…
• getting into and excelling in the world’s best company in Silicon Valley
• exploring many of the world’s best tourist destinations
• proving that the only limits to what we can achieve are the boundaries that we set on ourselves
With you, I have enjoyed some of the best vacations…
• admiring the uniqueness of Prague
• driving through the magnificent coast of Cote d’Azur and the Amalfi coast
• exploring the exceptional beauty of Paris
• walking through the tiny streets of Nice
• shopping at Camden in London
• screaming through the chairlift ride to the top of Anacapri
• savoring the best of Italian cuisine at Sorrento
• exploring places with no set plans…walking, shopping, stopping for tea and ice cream
• even missing flights, forgetting books in planes
Through you, I know I will fulfill some of my heart’s desires to better mankind…
• educate underprivileged kids
• inspire people from all walks of life
• bring out the best in others – love ones, friends, colleagues
• teach the value of hard work, kindness and generosity
• share the goodness of our heart, the passion in our ambitions, the key to our success
I am so very happy for you, anak and very excited for your life’s journey.
Remember that no matter how many times you circle the globe, Dad, DJ, Bear and I always look forward to having you back home. We cannot wait to see you soon.
Happy, happy, happy birthday!
I love you so very much.
BIG HUG!
Mama