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Hey Friends!

It’s my birthday! I made it!!

If you have been following me on social media or reading my blog, then you are aware of the struggles I’ve had this past year of my life. Nothing I am going to get into now. However, it is because of those struggles that I am thankful that I lived to see another birthday. There were many times I was uncertain if I would live to see today.

I’d be lying if I said today has been great. It hasn’t. Not that it’s been bad, it’s just been a regular day. Which for anybody that does not have a birthday today (or any other memorable event), that’s all this date is. It’s just another day. And I’m okay with that.

I had plans to go to American Dream. It’s a mall not too far from where I live. I wanted to check out Big Snow. It’s an indoor ski/snow slope, with real snow, that’s open all year. I’ve never been snowboarding (or skiing). A few months ago I told myself that I would spend my birthday treating myself to a day at Big Snow. From there, I had thoughts of doing an isolation tank and possibly getting a tattoo.

Let’s just say, none of that happened. I’m disappointed, and I did come down on myself pretty hard this morning. But then I thought about the promise I made to myself last night. Last night, which was a perfectly calm and normal night, I promised that a year from now, I would not be in the same place I was in right then. I felt that promise I made. Within a few minutes of beating myself up, I got that motivation to get up and get things done today. That is something I will keep doing everyday.

Also, I went vegan today! This morning I made some vegan pancakes, and I had a tofu “egg” salad sandwich for lunch. I ordered some vegan general tso’s chicken for dinner. I cleared out my freezer/fridge/pantry and gave away all my non vegan snacks to my neighbor. I cannot express how excited I am to finally fully commit to this new way of life. It’s long overdue, and it is now my daily motivation to always live with compassion and honesty – towards others and myself.

I’m going to wrap up this post with my simple birthday wishes – I wish for peace. Actually, it’s more than a wish. It’s a goal. I wish for progress. I wish for productivity and prosperity. And I will work everyday for it. I owe it to myself.

I’ll check in with you all soon 😉