Sunday, May 23, 2010

Time is on my side..yes it is

every year at this time, i get all philisophical and introspective..most people make resolutions on new years eve..not me..i do it on my birthday.
most of the time, no matter how reasonable i try to be in my expectations, i fall short of the goals. but this past year was wonderful. my goal was to create original art for my online shop..i did the first piece on my birthday last year, and then i couldn't stop drawing. i think i've been more creative at this moment in my life than at any other time..amazing.

it's funny how you don't realize the passage of time..a day, an hour, 30 years, and it always seems like yesterday. my oldest son , josh who is 28, is getting married this summer...but i feel like it was just last year that i went to woodstock with my friends . i have a theory that you kind of get stuck in a particular age in your head and for your whole life, that's how you see yourself, mentally. i don't mean that you act that age..you just feel that age, and for me, that's a good thing. i got "stuck " at 25..when i look in the mirror..i see a leslie that's funky and slightly wild and who enjoys her life with the enthusiasm of a 25 year old about to conquer the world. in spite of the challenges and sadness that i've faced, i still get up every day excited about the possibilities ahead of me. when i was 25, i was insecure and unsure of myself..my hair was" too curly", i was" too short," i wasn't a "good enough artist", ..i could go on for ever..BUT as i started to experience life and started to see myself thru other's people 's eyes, i began to accept myself and here i am. today as i sit here, i feel strong and positive, and beautiful and tall enough.

every day, every birthday brings a new chance to get where we need to be, to achieve our goals , to feel good.. and so, i wish a happy birthday to everyone.

4 comments:

  1. Leslie my dear, your words are so touching and just what I needed to read this morning. Thank you thank you((♥))

    Your theory makes sense for me. I see you as a 25 yr old conquering the world! No matter what age you feel you are.... I am so grateful you were born!!!!

    Hau'oli La Hanau!!
    Happy Birthday Sweetie!!
    ♥schar

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  2. Love this post! I am the same exact way about reevaluating my life and goals near my birthday- and I have one coming up too :) Thank you for sharing your thoughts here- I am inspired, and so happy to have you as my friend!

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  3. You just put down in words EXACTLY the way I feel and I always thought you were around 25, you seriously have a 28-year-old!!! lol

    Thanks for your insight! Love you honey! ♥
    ~Kat~
    H20works

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