Yes, mine is a few days away. A few friends have asked me, what my plans are and all I can say is…for the first time in my life, I’m clueless! I have no clue and certainly no plan…not even a figment of one! It feels kind of strange…maybe cause this is the first birthday in a long time at home with my parents and without my brother. Or perhaps it’s the fact that I am now so busy with everyday stuff…work, Ishaan, house, that I have no energy nor the inclination left to celebrate.
My 40th last year was a Blast – in more ways than one! It was the day after the horrendous Mumbai attacks began and for the rest of my life, I know I’ll always associate my birthday with violence. It was all just too close to home! Still, my friends pampered me with an intimate lunch and many gifts 🙂 and we all had dinner together. That’s how I’ve spentmost birthdays; with friends and the hubby (who if I’m lucky sends me flowers!) Gifts are harder…he usually gives me stuff at odd times during the year (most often on return from a trip) and will say something like, “This is your birthday and anniversary gift for the year
This year, I feel lost. I’m still getting settled in Goa and life here is so different from the one I’ve led so far, it might as well be a different universe! I have friends – dear childhood friends and I have close family who care deeply – but things are different here or maybe it’s just me – I’m different! Changed somehow by all the stress and craziness around…
So, here’s my Birthday wishlist…lets start with the basics, shall we?
I hope the family remembers my Birthday! Don’t scoff!!! They’ve forgotten before!!
If they do remember, I hope they find it in themselves to get out of their various depressive moods long enough to smile for a while…
Flowers, cards and gifts would be in the present circumstances – nothing short of a miracle!
Hoping for Miracles 😉 One will do 😛
A cozy dinner & a long drive with hubby would be a welcome change 🙂
To get through the day without major fights with anyone!
And of course…World Peace 😉
There, is that so much to ask for?
We’ll see…
Happy Birthday to Me!
H is for Happiness 