Birthday

Today is the first day of a new year in my life. ~ I had my ears pierced. That strange, tingly, somewhat burning sensation marked a change. I'd made a decision that would affect me somewhat permanently, without much previous deliberation. A step forward for me. ~ What is it about our birthdays that is so special? After all, it's really only the day we were born. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to celebrate the mother who carried me for nine months on this summer's solstice, this first day of summer, instead of me? ~ But we humans are so very self-centered sometimes, aren't we? I'm no exception. ~ Every birthday, I feel like something different, out of the ordinary, exceptional, must happen to me. Some major change. Perhaps that's why I finally found the courage to have holes put through me today. ~ And I feel all the better for it. ~
One more rant for today. ~ Facebook. Ah, FB. ~ Previous birthdays passed somewhat unnoticed. Not anymore. This social networking device displays all your information to the world, proclaiming it out loud while you yourself remain silent. Ha. ~ Thanks, FB. All those birthday wishes warmed my heart that much more today. ~
Finally, as this summer's day draws to an end, I'd like to write a final note. A thank you - to Mama and to Papa, who gave me the life I have now. Merci. ~