As some of you may have witnessed in my brother's recent postings, I have always enjoyed being the center of attention. Most of the time, it's a tough position to justify.
Thoughout my life I have been able to wrangle a couple of situations that most people will buy into... or at least allow me to live in my own moment:
My Confirmation
My Graduations
Our Wedding
My Birthday (a.k.a. A National Holiday)
Recently, I was thinking about the upcoming "holiday" when I realized that I only have the annual moment when I get to be the center of my own attention. I became a little bummed. I will no longer graduate from anything and the wedding ceremony is over.
There may be more life events... perhaps kids... retirement... funeral.
Perhaps kids... first, MAYBE... second, not about me... I would only be the vehicle.
Retirement... first, MAYBE... second, does anyone really care what I do to fill my day?
Funeral... this is a BIG one. Totally valid...the only issue is that I won't be around to witness it. Big Bummer.
And so, from this point forward, I will celebrate the national holiday that is my birthday!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Happy Holiday to you Renee!! Love always
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! There is always your half Birthday as you always remind us of.
Thank you... and Half-Birthday!
Great point!
Happy Birthday Sis...you know if you ever want to be the center of attention for something besides your bday, you could always get another degree and have a graduation party. I know what you are thinking, "hey I don't want to do all that work to be the center of attention!" I know, but based on the numerous emails I get in my SPAM box it seems that its super easy and you never have to set foot in a class room to get one...so there options out ther.
Thanks B. I'll take your advice under consideration.
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