sunny's smile

 Today is my birthday. 

I'm entering the last year that I will spend in my 30's. I'm not certain how I feel about that yet, but I will try to embrace my life's journey with joy and a sense of calm. That is me in the picture. It's not the most flattering of pictures of me by far, but there is something about it that, dare I say, I kind of like. It certainly shows my flaws, and my life long struggle with humidity and unruly hair that I may never tame. That aside, I think what strikes a chord with me most about this photo, is how much I look like my mother. There is a photo of her that I absolutely love, where she has her hand resting on her forehead just as I'm doing here. I count my blessings daily that I have such an amazing woman to call my mom. So I will embrace this photo of myself and I will willingly share it here with you. Wishing you all the beauty that the day has to offer.
May you embrace it, cherishing its flaws.