Learning to Embrace the 40s Gracefully....

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43rd biRThDay!

Oh My! It's the 40s and I can't get the hang of it.

I cannot fathom how long ago I was hoping I'd turn 25 and then,

suddenly here we are. What can I say?

Seriously, life just goes on as usual on my side of the world.

Changes? I got married finally but that's 3 yr old news.

With Social Networking evolving and accessible anywhere,

I'm afraid even the least famous among us would make big news.

So far this is the first and only time I stayed in a country since I left home and with no intention of leaving.

I have switched from one job to another but I do basically the same thing: take care of other people's problems!

Some wrinkles added on my forehead- ask my mirror!

My hair is still long and black except for one grey hair which I've had for more than ten years. My honey has offered to pluck it out but that is forbidden!

Hope the haircut on Monday will make

me look younger, so they say....

Hmmm... what else is new?

Honestly, I miss the get togethers with close family and friends.

I know a few friends, not to mention family, who remember

what 17th of September signifies to them.

I know that they remember but for one of a million reasons,

won't be able to find the time to reach out.

So I guess what I'm trying to say is,

I am emailing this to you to let you know that

you are forgiven. And that I insist on being remembered.

No guilt feelings, just enjoy life.

I know that you are around and I still hold the moments

we shared together for the many birthdays we had in the past.

One thing about being away from you is when you get older like me, no kids and just my honey to play with,

I tend to go down memory lane a lot more.

So thought I'd thank you for those memories I still hold in my heart and leave for me to enjoy to this day.

You....

My family and closed relatives whom we've shared so much in our lifetime;

I wish I could be there with you right now and see if I can stay late for another scrabble.....

The JAWLINE... we spent so many birthdays and tears together over the years.

For the sake of my imagination, I thought we would be somewhere sharing some laughter together and silliness like the good old days at this very moment.....

My BFF from New Zealand: Winnie!

How I wish we can share one of those happy days again....

So happy to know how well you are doing. That also includes your family who were like mine too.

and do you know how much I anticipate a card from you in the mailbox every year?

today you made my day again.....

this card definitely makes it to my LSNED book!

Ahhh, 40s! That's how it's like. We live, we love, we laugh, we learn, we dream, we survive better than we used to. It's just a matter of embracing the process gracefully.

Thanks again.

Loves and hugs!