Today is Nicola’s birthday. It’s a special day for me because she was born; and somehow across thousand of miles and more than two dozen years, we made the millions of choices that brought our paths together.
We like to celebrate — almost any reason can be a good one. But today is the best reason I can think of (blows a kiss to Nicola through the internet). It’s not hard to get the party started: She’s talented and smart and loving and kind. She’s brave. She’s in love with the world even when the people in it piss her off. She can still surprise me, confuse the hell out of me, make me laugh, make me feel challenged, make me feel safe.
And she makes me want to give her the moon. Which means I always have to reach for it. I’ll get it for you one of these days, honey: but today I have something else you’ve been wanting, although they won’t be turning up at dinner (one of these days for that, too…)
Happy birthday, Nicola!
And I’m wishing all of you a lovely day. I hope you find something to celebrate, however large or small. Even in these confusing times, there’s a lot worth being glad for.
When Kelley talks about her NG, I learn more and more what love is and how miracles are born and what it takes to fully embrace both.
I had a small miracle happen this a.m. Must be the lucky day! Happy Birthday to the one Kelley loves most in the entire world.
. . .charming video. 🙂
-O.O- <–*googly-eyed with glasses* OMG!IwantTheMforDinneRtoo!
Thank you. Cheers. Let’s celebrate and Happy Birthday to Nicola. May the world keep flooding you with delight.
Nice belly dancers!
Just thought I’d chime in one more time with Happy Birthday wishes.
And, Nicola, I know how much you love The King, so I couldn’t resist letting you know that even he is celebrating your existence today. Have a listen (just give a few seconds).
And for some reason this song seemed appropriate as well – we’re all smiling with you today.
Thank you both for spreading the smiles around. 🙂
-O.O-
*still gaga*
I don’t want to go to school today. I want to keep watching that video. Now I understand why they want to and have so many babies in India.
-o.O-
Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I appreciate them, and I know Nicola does too.