As I part my hair, I see another. That silver thread peaking out of my scalp, “number 9!” I say; as I count the gray hairs in my head. Perhaps I’ll be a silver fox giving my already stand off look more edge? 

I sit and reflect on my accomplishments. I reflect on my failures, on my areas of growth, on my days of joy and days of let downs. I’ve had plenty. “Don’t focus on what’s been,” repeats in my head. “Ya paso” – “It has passed.” 

Now. What’s happening now? I have love, I have strength, I have willingness- I am willing! For new highs and new lows! For new celebrations and new let downs. ” A set back is a set up for a come back!” 

28 is coming! Can’t do anything about it…embrace it like a warm summer sun shinning and kissing your brown skin. The universe loves you – and its’ gift is a rotation on the same sun that celebrates your birth. 

Happy Birthday, Me.