Forty One

 Tuesday was my birthday.

I am 41.

I think my heart just started beating faster. 

When I type that number, I don't connect it to me.

I don't feel 41. My friends & family say I don't look 41. 

That is why I love them. :)

I have learned a lot this last year...my 40th year. 
Some big "Aha" moments and some small little silly things.

I thought I would share some of them.

1) God is so good. HE is faithful and HIS timing is perfect.

2) A broken heart can heal, gain strength, and fill with happiness.

3) ART is my passion and I am blessed to do what I love.

4) I can still groove with girls half my age. 

5) My daughter is growing up into a sweet, independent girl with a beautiful, 

bright, creative spirit. Boy, do I love this girl. 

6) Time goes by so fast. I savor my sweet days home with my little guy - who has stolen my heart. He makes me swoon. :)

7) I can live without cheese, milk, meat, eggs, AND chocolate. :)

8) A vegan diet is SO delicious and makes me feel a million times better. 

9) Two year olds say the cutest things in the cutest way.

10) I miss being in the classroom.

11) I am enough. There are always things to work on, but I am OK the way God made me. :)

12) Dreams have NO age limit.

13) A hot date to me is dinner, coffee, my man, and a bookstore. 
14) True friends don't expect...just love.
15) Sometimes seemingly "negative" things are really blessings in disguise.
16) I love blogging. I do. Big puffy heart, warm fuzzy - love. I love reading about you, 
hearing your stories, seeing the 
endless creativity, learning from you, 
sharing with you, and the comments fill me up. 
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
 
I am looking forward to another year. Aren't you? I am anxiously awaiting the journey God has in store for me (and you) this coming year!

XOXO,