good

well my birthday passed in a whirl and before i knew it i hadn't sat down to write.

my 33rd birthday was lovely. i enjoyed a morning of reading and baking cupcakes. then b took me to chien noir for a nice lunch. followed by an afternoon of tidying and dinner at my sister's with my parents. then i had a small group of friends over for cupcakes. it was a really fun and special day. rach and jill stayed til after midnight talking with me and brendan. and before i knew it, it wasn't my birthday any more :)

i feel really good about turning 33 and all that is in store for this, my 34th, year. if the past is any indication, it will be filled with new experiences, adventures, challenges and love. i feel that after 33 years, i'm growing to be more and more equipped for life, with more emotional intelligence, coping skills, people skills, awareness, and faith. but i'm far from being fully equipped, which is partly what makes new years so special. they're an opportunity for more growth. i love the potential, it's almost tactile in the air.

as always, i wonder what the next year will hold, and i wonder what life and i will be like this time next year. the mystery of it all is one of the most beautiful parts.

so fair, i've kicked of another year by eating granola with yogurt. it was delicious, but there was perhaps too much yogurt.

you are ever true, ever new in love
and i mean that in the best and worst way.