A Year of First

So happy I survived another year.  I'm healthy and happy with my life for the most part.  In the past year I have made difficult life changing decisions not only for myself but for other family members.  I realized that I am much stronger in some areas than I gave myself credit.

I usually spend my birthday reflecting on the past year while setting a goal to accomplish during the next year.  I never work on my birthday  it's my "NATIONAL" holiday.  I don't like big celebrations nor do I expect presents.  However, I do enjoy birthday greetings  from friends and family.  I usually start my day by taking myself to breakfast or lunch, totally depends on how late I sleep.  I usually take myself shopping for new clothes and in the past five years  I always buy a new pair of boots.  The boots are from my husband, I pick them and just tell him what he bought me.  That way I know it's  the perfect  pair.  I already have a pair in mind for this year. 

Last year my goal was to start my day with positive thoughts everyday.  This was not an easy task for me as I usually focus on the negative.  But I'm proud to say that on most days I accomplished this task.  My friends and family noticed that I had less bad days than I have in years.  I even encouraged others around me to think positive. This positive thinking was really important for me during my workday because people seem to really get on my nerves.  I'm happy to say I did not have any major blow-ups with anyone this year. I also accomplished my goal of going without hair.  I even went out for New Year's with no hair and I had a blast. 

My goal for this year's birthday is a year of first.  I am a fearful person by nature.  This way of thinking has caused me to miss out on so many opportunities.  I have never really traveled because I have a paralyzing fear of flying.  Well this year I am determined to take a flight.  It will be a short flight as it will be my first time.  I think if I can take one flight safely I will be able to do it again.  I am going on my first cruise in February.  And since I have to purchase a passport for the cruise, I really want to plan a trip to Canada in the near future.  I'm sure as the year progresses I will come up with more "first" to accomplish.  But for now I will start here. 

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!!!!!!