Birthday Blues and Reds and All The Colors of the Rainbow

So, in less than twenty-fours, I will turn another summer older. There were some winters along the way but I must say, this is exactly where I want to be. As a child, I've always pictured a life that's ideal for me. And I can't believe I'm living it as I write. Of course, I never thought I'd be far from my loved ones. Of course, I never thought I'd leave home. But see, that's the point. I never ventured out of my comfort zone and now that I have, I'm all better for doing so. And so yes, I am far from my loved ones. Yes, I am not home. But I am with Noel, the love of my life. And we live in the special little space we've created for ourselves. It's still not quite home but when I'm with him, I feel as if I am. I cannot ask for anything more. Well... not quite; maybe a baby. No, not maybe. A baby... or two... or three!

And so, I'm counting hours til my birthday yet greetings have already started to pour in. Thank you to everyone who remembered. Two little people made this year's celebration all the more special by spelling my name in a very different way. Please take a moment to look at their birthday gift at http://www.redconstantino.blogspot.com.

In the meantime, here's to a wonderful 32nd! Here's to birthday blues and reds and all the colors of the rainbow!