Yesterday I turned double nickels.
It was a quiet birthday. Andy was in Virginia. Meg and Dennis treated me with a delicious dinner at BRAVO! last night and there was spinning at Barnes & Noble last night with Kathy and Martha. Birthday phone calls, birthday cards, and wonderful happy birthday wishes from Facebook friends.
My favorite birthday memory? We used to play Pin The Nose On Rudolph at my birthday parties. That was back when you invited a few friends to have cake and ice cream at home. Mom cut a reindeer shaped head out of a grocery bag and then cut red circles out of contruction paper. Rudolph was taped to the hall closet door and Daddy blind-folded us and spun us around. We attempted to pin the nose on Rudolph with lots and lots of giggles.
What is it about a birthday that makes us reflect?
Is it the birthday suit that we've worn from our beginning?
Mine doesn't fit quite as well as it used to. It's a little saggy in spots. It sports several rather impressive scars. There are a few more wrinkles and laugh lines this year. A few more age spots and a few more gray hairs. It's twenty pounds lighter this year, though, which is a good thing.
Is it the memories that we've collected over the past twelve months?
There have been many. Most very pleasant. Some worth forgetting but age helps with that, too!
Or, is it the realization that we have used up another year of our allotted time here on earth? I dislike thinking about that but it is what it is. I just hope I have a good number of years left in my pile. I have a lot to do.
Whatever it is, reflection is a good thing. It makes us look at our priorities and maybe rearrange a few.
I'd like to think I'm a little wiser this year. Age has to have some perks, right?
Over half a century old. So hard to believe!
I'm pretty pleased with the person I've become. I enjoy the things I do and I like sharing them with others. I notice little things and enjoy the simple and ordinary.
Wishes for the next year of my life? Well, I'm not sure. Need to think about that a bit. Certainly don't want to waste those wishes!
What would you wish for in your new year?
Happy belated birthday. Here's to many more.
Posted by: Kristyn | December 09, 2012 at 07:51 PM
Happy Birthday Robin. Just a little late. Hope you have a great weekend.
Posted by: Robin Crittenden | December 08, 2012 at 08:03 AM
Happy Birthday, Robin! Remember, 55 is the new 22.
Posted by: Jeanne B | December 07, 2012 at 11:04 PM
Happy Birthday Robin! Oh....to be double nickels again! That would be nice! In my mind's eye, I am still in my thirties. But when I walk by a mirror, I wonder who that old lady is that keeps looking back at me! Am I senile? I would like to just think that old lady is stalking me! Yep, and I am going to keep on thinking that because it works for me! Tell all I said Hi. Wishing you all Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Pamela Bos | December 07, 2012 at 07:04 PM
Glad you had a Happy Birthday. Loved spinning and spending time with you and Martha on your Birthday.
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | December 07, 2012 at 04:19 PM
Less cat vomit....seriously . and id like to see the northern lights next year!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOU LOOK AMAZING
Posted by: kathy b | December 07, 2012 at 01:47 PM
♫♪♫ Happy Birthday Beautiful Robin! ♫♪♫
Posted by: Merry Thornsburg | December 07, 2012 at 08:58 AM
Happy, happy birthday, Robin! Would not have guessed double nickels--thought you were much younger.
Posted by: Susie B | December 07, 2012 at 08:49 AM
Happy birthday, Robin. You look beautiful!
Posted by: SheddyReese | December 07, 2012 at 08:31 AM