like a fish needs a bicycle...

happy birthday to me

my first birthday as a blogger. it had its ups and downs, of course--partially due to some logistical fiascos that were eventually resolved (thank God), partially due to other things, like law school sucking the fun out of any given day. but we won't dwell on that.

suffice it to say that i feel very loved in this world. and that's such a good thing. i'm so grateful for it. so grateful.

also, i went to my first feast in new york tonight! (that's right, i'm a feast baby). it was sooooo nice. :) i feel so spiritually refreshed and centered. and after a week of law school and dealing with the mental repercussions of yet another massive natural disaster and all its implications, i definitely needed some food for the soul... and some perspective.

i think something about connecting with the sacred writings in a community setting brings such a different texture to daily spirituality, and it can be so supportive and strengthening. also, i already knew several people who were there tonight and i got to reconnect with them--seriously, the bahai world is so small. and, of course, i got to connect for the first time with plenty of other cool people. i feel very connected, in addition to revived. :) it was just altogether an awesome experience--and that's just more to be grateful for.

oh wow. i guess it just clicked right now, as i was writing. gratitude--that's the best birthday present.