Today is my birthday, folks, and it is a BIGGIE. Like, the biggest one so far.
And I could grieve or freak out but honestly, how lucky am I to be alive and well?
So I intend to celebrate for weeks and weeks.
But today? Today I hopped on an airplane and flew to Florida for a few days of school visits.
It felt funny at first — leaving my family and my little stack of presents behind — but tonight, poring over my Powerpoints for tomorrow, I’m realizing it’s really an affirmation that I’m doing what I’m meant to be doing. I may be 50 but I’m happy, and standing tall in my boots. Lucky me.
Haiku 4
Grass isn’t greener
but so many places feel
just like home to me
Happy birthday!!! I have met so many women who were thriving and at the top of their game in their 50’s — it’s always seemed like something to look forward to! I love that you are standing tall in your boots 🙂
Gorgeous haiku, as always.
Many happy returns of the day – as I always remind myself, it’s always good to celebrate growing older, as so many others are denied the privilege…