Another Trip Around The Sun, A One-On-One Journey of Fun, Learning And Living

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon

 

Oh, another year has been added. People say that getting older makes you wiser, and now that I’m a year older, I can’t help but be amazed at the unique mix of lessons, insights, and funny points of view that this journey has given me. So, let me take you on this crazy ride through life, where laughter is the music and each lesson is a strange character in an incredible play.

Finding My Way Around My Personal Quirks:

Dancing with your flaws:

Don’t bother with airbrushing. Life is more fun with its flaws and weird brushstrokes. This year taught me how to dance with my flaws and love the things that make me, me.

My unlikely superpower is resilience:

Capes, get out of the way! Being strong is like having superhero gear after a year. Life’s turns of events? Let them come on. Every fall is a scene from my movie, and resilience? I guess that’s my secret ability.

Quality over Quantity:

The Social Symphony:

When it comes to bonds, the solos and duets are the stars of the show. I’ve learned this year that it’s not about collecting links like trading cards, but about putting together a playlist of beloved pieces.

The Houdini Act for Forgiveness:

Keep an eye on Houdini! Being able to forgive is the real skill behind disappearing acts. Keeping an old grudge? Not at all. I’d rather let go, make room for the next act, and forgive like confetti.

Stories about time and priorities:

This is my timer:

Time is more than just a clock; it’s my own Time-Turner. This year pushed me to be a time fairy and cast spells to enjoy every beautiful moment while also planting garden seeds for the future.

Living Life’s Juggling Show:

Balancing act being alive is like dancing. I sometimes have a lot of things to do and sometimes I just have dreams. To be smarter by a year, you have to learn how to juggle without dropping the most important balls. That’s tough!

Gratitude, My Daily High-Five

Being grateful isn’t just a buzzword for me; it’s how I greet life every day. Every morning when I smell coffee, watch a funny video, or see a rainbow after it rains, I give the world a high-five.

Mindfulness means being in the present moment and maybe a little later: You don’t have to sit cross-legged on top of a mountain to be mindful. You just have to find joy in the chaos of daily life. I’ve learned how to be aware and add a little fun to every cup of chaos now that I’m a year older.

Dealing with the Strange Things That Happen in Life

Dealing with Challenges and Plot Twists: My story twists are the problems I face in life. They keep me guessing, wondering, and finding out new things. Who needs an easy-to-predict story when you can have a wild ride of adventures you didn’t see coming? I may be grumpy for a short bit or complain, then I see the bigger picture. I sigh and say -That’s why….”

The Mirror of Self- Reflection:

Thinking about myself isn’t important; it’s just my time to take a holistic picture. I’ve learned that facing my image, flaws and all, is the first thing I need to do to be in my own epic.

As I blow out the candles on another birthday cake, I celebrate more than just the passing of time. I celebrate the wild celebration of laughter, the dance of flaws, and the knowledge I’ve learned from being older. Today is the start of a new journey around the sun, one that will be full of laughter, lessons, and life. Let’s enjoy life’s funny quirks and find happiness in its wonderful chaos!

And most of all, it is our Heaven Almighty, who allow things to happen in our lives. That, I believe. He uses every opportunity we’re given to make me a better me – because He can turn things in my life towards my favor. Love you, all.