Most people would say that they are relatively happy. But what do we really mean when we say that? When we talk about a happy birthday, how happy do we really mean? I assert that happy for many of us means doing ok, not bad, getting by, could be worse. Happy often doesn’t mean full-fledged joyful happiness! I read this post today that reminded me that happy is really, well, happy! This young woman is celebrating a birthday, and she truly has a joyful, fully expressed life! Read on.
Another Candle on the Cake
My body really is a wonderland. It celebrates 29 years of existence this week. And I’m still discovering new things I can do with it.
I don’t feel old. Or older. Or wiser.
All I am is happy, very happy. I’ve felt very loved and cherished this month. Thank you, world.
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Almost every single present I received this year was a book! 
Yes, my world finally understands me. And Landmark ought to make me honorary platinum-studded-with-diamonds something and give me books free for all the publicity and extra sales I’ve single-handedly generated for them!!
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I’m happier and more grateful. I’m also thinking that it is worth learning to be a bit of a brat. Since people don’t always take you seriously or consider that you have feelings…unless you let them know it – I’m going to!!
So those of you who did not make it to my party or turned up and left in 20 minutes (yes, you know I’m talking to you…I hope you are cringing)…I’m very, very, very upset! Yes, I did have a number of wonderful people who did turn up and stay to celebrate with me. But people aren’t like oranges where if you lose one, you can pick up another. Each of you is special to me and irreplaceable. My party (and my life) is incomplete without your presence in it. And you reminded me of that on my birthday. Are you feeling guilty enough about it? Good, because I want you to. I would if I had done that, too.
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My parents think of the most amazing gifts! One year they organised a treasure hunt with each clue attached to a gift! Some of the things I received were a book, new sandals, a handbag, a gold chain, a diamond pendant and a stuffed toy. This year I received a book, a new blouse (the kind mum is always raising disapproving eyebrows at my wearing), a silk tie/sash and among other things…a set of towels! 
So cute, no? But I needed them anyway.
When I think back to the best gifts I’ve received from them…
1. Childcraft
2. The Landmark Forum
3. The lesson of always thinking for myself
4. Life
Yes, I’m aware that this is extremely Hallmark-greeting card. So I’m sentimental, so I’m cliched, so sue me.
This whole blog is worth reading, so here’s a link back to Another Candle on the Cake.
