This has been an action packed year with so much to be grateful for. I haven't had birthday depression since I turned 30 (that was a hard one) and it snuck up on me this year. Truth is 59 makes me evaluate where I am, where I've been and where I'm going and I don't like some of the things my evaluation reveals.
In another day or two I'll pull myself up by my bootstraps and make a plan for being who I want to be. For the next few days I'm just gonna eat the Best Ever Banana Cake. I might eat it all!
Happy Birthday, Lola!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely have to try this cake! The only birthday that bothered me was my 40th - people kept telling me how wonderful it was to turn 40, and that seemed to make it worse!
I'll be 49 next month, so I'm right there with you - I've been reflective, too, but the best thing is I find myself returning to and focusing on the things I've always loved, yet somehow set aside - like photography! I wish you every happiness on your journey!
Thank you Susan! I want to restructure my time so I actually DO more of the things I keep meaning to do. I've been working on a novel for a couple of years and I have ideas for a few more. Why don't I do the things I want to do? The eternal question.... In the mean time this cake is nice consolation!
ReplyDeleteYour post reminds me of what Oprah says: "Be the best that you can be." Sage advice. Happy, happy birthday, Lola! Your cake looks scrumptious and a fitting one to celebrate your day!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Lola! I have to say turning 50 bothered me a bit, but turning 60 bothered me a lot more until I realized how lucky I was to reach 60! My very good friend, who never smoked, died at 58 of lung cancer! Birthdays are a blessing...have a wonderful blessed birthday! Looking forward to reading that novel!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lola! Best ever banana cake is exactly what the doctor ordered for a 'big' birthday! Sounds like you're having a great year- keep enjoying;-)
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