Another Year Older
Posted on 30. May, 2010 by Deb in On a Jet Plane, Paying the Bills, The Girl
I turned 42 last week.
I gave full reign to my Gypsy Soul and Workaholic Personality on my birthday: boarded a plane at 5:45 AM and was in a meeting in Philadelphia by 12:30 and ended the day with a dinner meeting, which put me getting to bed around 1 AM. It was a good way to spend my birthday: working hard and sliding between decadent Frette linens at one of my favorite hotel chains at the end of a long and satisfying day.
Not the ideal day for most, but for me, it worked. I was so thankful for the good work with a wonderful (and new) client. A new client is a wonderful birthday gift!
The following day, I boarded a train and headed down to DC where I was able to combine work for a couple of different clients with catch-up meals with friends. I saw a wonderful play at Ford’s Theatre with a dear friend and wound my way through a couple of exhibits at the National Portrait Gallery. I was also able to visit a special grave at Arlington National Cemetery during my trip, something I missed on my more harried trip into DC in early April.
There is something about being on hallowed ground that allows me to reconnect with my spiritual side.
My 41st year was tumultuous and stressful. My 42nd year will be about the continual improvement of the soul. Under my terms. Following my rules. Keeping in mind that I must continue to rebuild my faith and face it with courage.
(The photo is mine, taken May 20, 2010, Arlington National Cemetery)