I'm 32!

(photos from morning after my birthday)

My birthday was such a calm and peaceful day. I LOVED spending the day with my babies- Lucy and Leon. To top it Chris came home from work early with the most beautiful orchid arrangement, we waited for our sitter, made sure Leon was sound asleep then we were off to our date.

Went to see Eat Pray Love the movie- and I must admit that I was quite disappointed. I bet if I did not read and fell in love with the book first- I would have appreciated the film. The film felt very "Hollywood" and it seemed as if they tried to pack too much of the book within 2 hours and 20 minutes. I actually had a moment wondering when the movie would end while still in the theatre. I feel as if while reading the book- I created a better movie in my head- page by page. Perhaps it's an unfair judgement I'm making- how can any film top off something that is very personal to a reader.

I am so grateful for all the blessings I have and I can't ask for anything more. I told Chris on our way home from our date that now is the happiest I've ever been in my life. It's unnerving and joyful at the same time. Whenever everything seems to be just in the right place a tiny bit of fear crops up. Mostly fear of things being too good to be true or too good to really last. But hey all I can constantly remind myself is that all I really have is the present and if I'm happy now then that's all that really matters. I don't need to worry about tomorrow.

Eat Pray Love

For my upcoming 32nd birthday all I wish for is a simple celebration with Chris and Leon. Almost all past birthday parties I've had were either at a bar or a club/lounge- a great contrast to what I currently envision as a good time. Right now- the more relaxed, less crowded and peaceful it is, the better. My life has changed so much. What I value and how I would like to spend my time is completely different from just a couple of years ago.

Ever since I have found Chris and especially now having Leon in our life- I no longer feel like I'm missing out. All I need to make me happy is at home in the people I love.

Chris is taking me out on a special movie date at Gold Class Cinemas. Should be interesting since this is our first time at a theatre that serves a full dinner menu, a full bar menu and has super plush lounge seats. It's an all out luxurious movie experience.

My all time favorite book "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert is now a movie and the opening day is on my birthday August 13. It's just so perfect and I'm so excited!

I remember when I first got a hold of the book- about 4 years ago. I don't recall how I found out about it but I'll never forget the feeling of not being able to put it down. I used to take the bus going to my old job selling window coverings. This book made me so excited to get to the bus stop so that I could give every page my undivided attention. I had moments of tears, laughter and definitely a lot of pondering. I was so drawn to Elizabeth Gilbert's personal story because the woman that she was prior to her journey of eating, praying and finding love reminded me of myself.

When I was single and dating I put myself last and I failed to honor who I really was. So much so that when I got involved with someone- I lost myself and turned into the person I thought my boyfriend at the time would want to be with. It took me heartaches and tears to realize that by recognizing my true self and honoring myself only will I find peace. I did not need to fit a mold to be appreciated and loved- all I had to do is be at peace with who I really am- with all my flaws, my weakness and my strengths.

The person who embraced me broken and loved me whole is the one that won my heart and is the one I am so blessed to have as my husband.