I'd much much rather be behind the lens than in front of it; in fact, I generally do everything that I can not to be in front of it. But for the past several years, I have gotten into the habit of taking a "selfie" on the morning of my birthday. So, here I am, looking 60 squarely in the eye and loving it. I'm coming to peace with who I am, "warts" and all. I know where I want to be, and I'm learning what I need to get there.
It's been an awewome day, a day filled with "pigeons" roosting everywhere in my classrom (more on the story behind the story later), a "pyramid" from my students filled with what I need for my next life (I teach a unit on ancient Egypt.), a bucket of ashes filled with dead flowers for my "passing," and a heartfelt eulogy at the end of the day! All of it done with love and laughter.
Dinner with friends, flowers from Phil, good chocolates to nibble on, and a gift from my own kids coming tomorrow.
Life is good great!
happy
sharing your happy
you
are beautiful
ms selfie
60
is looking great!
xox
Posted by: elizabeth bunsen | January 24, 2013 at 10:47 PM
Blessed birthday wishes! Sounds like a wonderful day!
Posted by: Bev | January 24, 2013 at 11:09 PM
Happy Birthday - sounds a day of great fun
Posted by: Sherry | January 25, 2013 at 06:47 AM
Looking great at 60 Paula...and I like the idea of the selfie on each birthday. I'm glad you had such a wonderful celebration of life and of you. Happy wishes..belated as they are. xo
Posted by: Sherry | January 25, 2013 at 06:51 AM
Happy Birthday ! How wonderful to be able to say you are at peace with who you are as you turn 60 ! Imagine the you of 30 getting to know that peace was on its way ?
Sounds like a beautiful celebration of this sweet life you live, Paula !
Enjoy !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | January 25, 2013 at 08:15 AM