Note: This post was written on December 18, 2010 at 5:45pm…5 days before my birthday.
I did some things right in life. I truly did. When I was a little girl I wanted to be either a lawyer or an accountant. Before 2008 I had a gooooooooooood career in finance. I checked “corner office shot caller” off my bucket list in 2007/2008. I did that. And I was damn good at it. I’m proud of that.
When I moved to Oregon I decided that I would give it 3 years and then I’d move on. I lived in Chicago for 3 years and last Monday when I went to Iron Cupcake I felt like I had finally conquered the city. I felt content. I did it y’all……I moved to the big city and I made it. I learned how to get around on the trains and the buses and the highways. I learned how to get involved in activities that I was interested in and I tried new things. Hell I even met Louie Anderson. I did that.
HEY! I was a competitor in Iron Cupcake Chicago! I was a finalist for Event Solutions Spotlight Awards in 2006 too. I’ve been in magazines for my creative craft!
I’ve road tripped across the country TWICE. I found a quarter in my pocket today and looked on the back to see where it was from. I laughed when I saw it was from Utah. When we drove from Oregon to Chicago we stopped to spend the night in Sacramento because the snow was literally blinding. The next day we rolled through Utah and when we stopped for gas we found out that Lake Tahoe had been snowed in the days before and the road was finally clear for people to leave. It was beautiful. I’ve driven across the Hoover Bridge….I DID THAT. The New Mexico desert is beautiful at night. The moon alone can light the entire road.
This might sound pathetic to all my feminist type readers but do you want to know the best moment of my life? Falling in love. I used to think that I was in love but when I met my husband I knew the difference. The best thing I’ve ever experienced in life was falling in love. For so many years I was lonely on days like New Year’s Eve and I would wish for summer walks in the park with someone special. In 2007….hell…..in terms of love, 2007 was my best year.
When it comes to things that were important to me…..I’ve had some best moments in my life.
34 years ago today, 2 people gave birth to a little girl who always smiled and only wanted love and to be happy.
I hope I’m always remembered for my best moments.
Thanks for visiting Diva (in Demand). My blog escapades have followed me across 4 states, 3 jobs, a business venture, and a new husband. There are no mini divas yet but I have loads of nieces and nephews to slobber and wipe their dirty hands on me. I am an amateur pastry chef, certified cake decorator, and seasoned home cook who knows how to pair French cuiseine with fine wine, collard greens and cornbread.
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This is a beautiful post. I hope I will be writing a post like this one day. I wish you the happiest of days with many many more to follow!!!
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It’s good to feel like and KNOW you’ve done things on your “check list for life.” Happy birthday chica!!!!! and many more. *cheers*
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
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Dang you are awesome! This post made my eyes rain. Happy birthday to my baby blog sis. Enjoy every second of it!
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What a blessing to have so many great memories & experiences. Have a wonderful birthday!
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Happy birthday girlie!!
Wow. Girl, you betta work it! What a great post and Happy Birthday (you know how we are about our birthdays, don’t act up too much). Saw you on SITS.
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This post was beautifully composed, and just the right song to play too. Thank you for sharing. I’ve never been to a huge city before, so I am especially proud of you. I’d have no idea where to start. But I I know what you mean about love, and it’s no joke. There is no greater thing in the world than find the one you were meant to be with.
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Thank you guys soooooooooooo much! I have heard from elementary friends today…..high school friends….college friends….and you guys, my blog friends. YAY ME!
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!
Happy Birthday Diva! I hope you have many, many, more to come, and many more great memories just waiting to be made!
This post is beautiful not just because of all you did, but because of all the writing of this post gave to you. Bless you.
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I love how you posted all the positive things about your life. We can get into a cycle of feeling like we don’t accomplish everything we want, but you looked at your successes instead of things that went wrong. Thank you!
It sounds like your eyes have seen a LOT and like you’ve crammed a lot of experience and living into your years!
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You are an amazing woman! Always remember that. And there are a lot of people who need you very very much. You matter. To a lot of people! You did do it…and you do it well.
Happy Sits Day! You are beautiful and amazing and no one else could have done the things that you have done the way you have done them! Never forget that!
Depression is a scary, serious disease. I have it too. I am so glad you are with us. Happy SITS day!
Visiting from SITS!
You have done much to be proud of!! Glad this wasn’t your last post!
WOW! That was really deep girl. Sounds like you have accomplished more than me. We need to hook up, so I can find out how you got the courage to do all those things. BTW, I think we have the same birthday. Mine is the 24th…you said 5 days so I was not sure if you counted the 18th or not. LOL
It is always a humbling feeling when you know the reasons behind why someone wrote what they did. This was well written and I thank your for sharing. With a “resume” like this, I’m looking forward to reading about all your other accomplishments. Again…thank you for sharing.
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Great post and love that song, too. Visiting a little late for your SITS day but hope it was a fun day for you!
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