day #41

it's a birthday party!

i've been tied up with work, school, & a sick cat,

and today is bob's birthday.

but i've managed to make time & create space to embrace this special day.

birthdays are an interesting phenomenon.

they're a celebration of life & the uniqueness of each person,

but they can also be times of stress & the unpleasantry of unmet expectations.

today, i'm going easy on myself & bob so we can truly enjoy his day.

this year, passion is about celebrating the celebrations,

not freaking out & worrying over them.

after all, it's the improvised moments that mean the most in the end.

day #21

today is my mom's birthday.

she's 29 & holding.

if there is anyone in this world who exhibits obvious passion in her life,

it's my mom.

mom loves teaching, as well as the kids in her class.

when i call her to catch up, i am always an audience to her stories of their successes or tragedies --

but most often their successes, since she believes so much in them.

(she does hurt when they hurt, too, and she shares this pain openly.)

passion for life, her family, and her faith drives my mom.

people love being around her because she exudes energy & positivity.

i am grateful to have such direct access to a real-life role model.

if you read this, mom, happy birthday.