I don't know how much of the love that I get I deserve. The feelings this year seem rather overwhelming. I feel so loved and I can't describe how wonderful it even feels. I'm seriously a very fortunate person.
This past Saturday I had my birthday dinner. Uma planned it so perfect. We had dinner at Prickly Pear, and it was wonderful. I was so happy to see so many of my closest friends all in one place. It really reminded me how much I have to be thankful for. Everyone at this dinner has one time in my life been there for me. Whether it was to just listen to my problems, give me advice, borrow something, make me laugh, or just for a hug. I don't think I can say thank you enough and express how I really feel because its limitless. We went to Havana after dinner and to say the least the night was one to remember(?). I was just so happy, giggly, and I felt like I was on the top of the world.
Yesterday was my real birthday. Once again, I felt so love. The out pour of calls, texts, wall posts were well received and appreciated. I had drinks with my friend Melissa, and it was just a simple night. I couldn't have asked for a better day or night. I love being able to catch up with everyone. I really love my life.
This is a short story written by Paulo Coelho, which will be the new promise I'm making to all my friends.
Once upon a time there was a poor but very brave man called Ali. He worked for Ammar, a rich old merchant.
One winter’s night Ammar said: “nobody can spend a night like this on top of the mountain without a blanket or food. But you need money, and if you can manage to do that you will receive a great reward. If you don’t, you will work for thirty days without pay”.
Ali answered: “tomorrow I shall do this test”.
But when he left the shop, he saw that a really icy wind was blowing and became scared, so he decided to ask his best friend, Aydi, if it was crazy of him to accept that bet.
After reflecting a while, Aydi answered: “I shall help you. Tomorrow, when you are at the top of the mountain, look ahead. I will be on the top of the mountain next to yours, where I will spend the whole night with a bonfire lit for you. You look at the fire and think about our friendship – that will keep you warm. You will manage, and later on I shall ask you something in return.”
Ali won the test, got the money, and went to his friend’s house: “You told me you wanted some payment.”
Aydi answered: ”Yes, but it isn’t money. Promise that if at any time a cold wind passes through my life, you will light the fire of friendship for me.”I promise to all my friends that I will always be there for them and I will never take them for granted. I love all of you.
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