My 28th

I'd like to think that I've finally learned what life is all about. I'd like to say that I now have it all figured out. I'd like to... but I can't. I'm still at that point where I figure it out as I go. I guess that's not about to change anytime soon. That wisdom light bulb moment thing, it doesn't happen at 28 yet. At least not for me. And I'm cool with that.

Speaking of change, it's true what people say: So much can change in a year. It is also true, however, that a lot of things are still the same even after a year or so. I thank God for both. ^_^

This year's birthday fell on a Sunday. My celebration, as usual, was not confined to a day. Suffice to say that I had a great and fun one, proving as well that it gets better every year. I had a few incredible surprises, was surrounded by wonderful loved ones, and those important to me remembered. 

When I had my eyes closed, that second I was about to blow out my birthday candle, I thought: I could not ask for more.

To sum up my past year, I've been forged, and I emerged a whole lot stronger from the fire.

Praise God for all His wonderful blessings. ^_^

I just turned 28. Now what?

Some More Plans

I've just decided that I want a jetsetter month! At this point, I think I'm way over my head, but this is what I really want... to go places, see sights, take pictures, keep memories. I love going somewhere new, trying things I haven't tried before. Of course, that includes the other two things I love most: eating and shopping. I want to revisit places I've been to when I was a child, but was too young to remember. I want to not worry about work or about life.

I have to plan it though. Budget's always a snag, but I'll find a way to make it work. How about August? Does August sound ok?

Happily Never After

That moment when you realize it's not worth it anymore...

I don't think I want this anymore
As she drops the ring to the floor
She says to herself, "You've left before"
"This time you will stay gone, that's for sure"

And he shouted something as
She dragged her suitcase down the path
To the driveway
She had never gone that far

Normally this would be the time that she
Would let him talk her out of leaving
But this time, without crying
As she got into her car, she said
No 'Happily Never After'
That just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better, after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall

As she drove away she starts to smile
Realized she hadn't for a while
No destination, she drove for miles
Wondering why she stayed in such denial

Laughing about the way he shouted something as
She dragged her suitcase down the path
To the driveway
She had never gone that far

Normally this would be, the time that she
Would let him talk her out of leaving
But this time, without crying
As she got into her car, she said
No 'Happily Never After'
That just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better, after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall

I'm done, I'm done, said I'm so done
So done, I'm done, I'm done
I'm free, I'm free, I'm free
Free to be me

She inhales a breath
She'd never breathed before
Don't want no drama no more

She said
No 'Happily Never After'
That just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better, after all
I'll never let another teardrop fallNo 'Happily Never After'
That just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better, after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall
No 'Happily Never After'
That just ain't for me
Because finally
I know I deserve better, after all
I'll never let another teardrop fall

...and so you start to move on.