Ask Not For Whom the Birthday Candles Burn; They Burn For Me

Another year, another birthday has rolled around.  I understand the emotion that this generates for some, but really, getting older has never bothered me much.  True I've had a few rough years, but as time passes and the hard times get further behind me, I once again see birthdays as a chance to celebrate rather than mourn.

Recently I was chatting with someone whose 40th is approaching and she said that although she knew that many women found turning 40 to be rather depressing, she chose to view it in the light of the fact that some people never even reach their 40th and so each year is a gift.  I love that outlook and have decided to add that to my reasons to be thankful on each birthday.

To her mantra I added that she still looks and feels rather youthful and has a great life surrounded by people who care about her.  She has so many reasons to feel blessed at being on earth for another year.

Last year I contracted Covid on my birthday.  Literally on my birthday, I woke up and immediately knew I was sick.  What followed was a rough week of illness and losing my sense of smell for nearly a year.  I took the quarantine time to marathon-watch Murder, She Wrote and saw a cameo from a young Joaquin Phoenix.  I also did a lot of napping.  Not my favorite birthday by far, but not my worst either. 

This year I'm planning on spending the day with my mum, having lunch at my favorite restaurant and doing some serious flea marketing, enjoying her company and being thankful that not only am I still here on earth but so is she and our relationship is solid.

Getting older isn't always easy, but there are many blessings that come with each birthday and this year when I light those candles, I think instead of making a wish for things I want, instead, I'll say a prayer of thanks for all I have.

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