Today is that day (for me) we all face once a year when we look back at our life and weigh it against what we hoped and dreamed our life would be. We ask ourselves things like “how did I get here?” and “WTF was I thinking?” We take stock of what we are and what we have. Hopefully, we are satisfied.
Yes, it is my birthday.
Am I satisfied? Strangely, yes. I am probably the happiest I've been in my life, and the most comfortable with myself and my surroundings. I do things I want to do, my needs are met, and yet there are challenges all around me to keep me striving and sharp. No, I didn't make all the right decisions, and no, I am nowhere near where I'd thought I'd be at this point in time. However, I can honestly say that where I have finally ended up, after much upheaval and conflict, is pretty darn good. The last few years (ergo, the “Sheri” years) have been wonderful, and make the journey to get to them pretty much acceptable.
I guess Winston Churchill said it best when he suggested “If you're going through hell, keep going”. Simple words, with great meaning for me.
Call it my personal mantra.