525,600 Minutes
Working at the movies, you become familiar with the previews.It was only a matter of time before I used something from one of them as the title for a blog entry. And the theme for Rent seems fitting for my birthday entry.
This past year has changed dramatically. I don' t think any of the years in my life go by unnoticed so year thirty-two should have been no different.
First, to all the babies who decide to be born today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! It's a great day to claim. Yes, the world isn't perfect. It has never been nor will it ever be. But thus is the seasoning of life. Go into the world and live your life dramatically. Earn your skinned knees. Nurse your crushed hearts. Become someone's unexpected hero. Grow up and dare yourself. Get into trouble. Make mistakes. Make them big BUT learn from them...BIG lessons from them. Live life like it has been meant to be lived....a gift. A gift to you and a gift to those who love you. The world is a glorious place! I am amazed by it every day. Even in my darkest hours I have been stunned at how nature seems to move effortlessly and knowingly through it all.
Second, to those in my life who love me. God, life is so much better because of you. My daughter, my love, my friends, my family. All of you....Thank you for your support and love and encouragement. Thank you for the opportunity to know each and every one of you. You've added to what it means to be me.
Now for the self-examination that comes EVERY year.....Since my last birthday, life has turned about for me. My jaw is on the floor with the amount of good change that I've gone through because I've never had this much at once and for such a sustained length of time....Admittedly, I'm a bit nervous but I'm working through that. Courage in the face of fear. And getting what you want in life is no easy task either. There is some getting used to it. Changing old habits. Rethinking how you approach ideas and the world. So, at thirty-three I am far from being the wise old sage. I still have quite a lot of growing up to do. I've a lot to learn about love. I'm in need of an ass-kicking frequently for bad Nae thinking. But I'm working on it. I'm actively changing (see, Angus...didn't use trying) my poor self-image. And I'm actually excited about planning for the future. I was always fearful to plan anything long term but now I'm easing up on that. Also learning that I am desired and worshipped and loved. WOW! That takes getting use to...it's uncomfortable at start. It's hard to hear at first but it's nice. Really nice to feel adored and wanted. Hmmmm, good things. Good way to end year thirty-two. Mmmmm, yeah.
So...Forward, Year Thirty-Three! I say. Forward!
Seasons of Love from Rent
525,600 minutes,
525,000 moments so dear.
525,600 minutes - how do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffee.
In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife.
In 525,600 minutes - how do you measure a year in the life?
How about love? How about love? How about love?
Measure in love.
Seasons of love.
525,600 minutes!
525,000 journeys to plan.
525,600 minutes
how can you measure the life of a woman or man?
In truths that she learned,
or in times that he cried.
In bridges he burned,
Or the way that she died.
It’s time now to sing out, tho the story never ends
let's celebrate remember a year in the life of friends.
Remember the love!
Remember the love!
Remember the love!
Measure in love.
Seasons of love!
Seasons of love.
Thank you, Tom. It's ok that you don't remember the day. My friend Beth didn't remember the day either; and she and I have known each other since middle school.
Hristos. S'agapo. I miss you. We need to talk more. Lots of things happening that I want to share with you.
Sami...Thank you. Love you too, hon. You are such a sweetie.
Posted by: Naomi | 11 November 2005 at 01:54 PM
Happy Belated Birthday, Naomi! I DID remember it's this month, but I can never remember which day. :-P
Posted by: Tom | 10 November 2005 at 11:08 PM
Chronia Polla, charoumena genethlya as the Greeks wish. May you live as long as he White Mountains of Crete, be healthy and happy for as long as you live.
S'agapo
Christos
Posted by: Christos | 10 November 2005 at 01:45 PM
Happy Wonderful Birthday to you, my dear friend Naomi!!! I hope you have a fabulous day of celebration to ring in the next year of being Beautiful You! I love you very much and I wish you the very, very best in everything because you so deserve it! Thank you for being such a great friend!
(((BIIIGGG HUGGGGSSSS!!!)))
Posted by: Sami | 09 November 2005 at 09:52 AM