Wishing myself a very happy 48th Birthday on planet earth. This has not been the happiest of my birthdays as the past few months have been about healing from loss and fighting hard to not let the haters, who can’t stand BlackGirlMagic, silence my voice at work.
However, I am grateful for life, good health and prosperity. I am proud that in the face of adversities, my crown has not slipped, this queen is still standing strong and proud.
The past year has tested and reminded me of things that have kept me strong, happy and contented over the years. They are also things I will be taking into the next stage of my life. A few of these reminders are-
1- I am my own tribe and there is nothing wrong with this because j am enough.
2- Never sweat the small stuff, life is too short
3- When things gets tough, take a deep breath, adjust my crown and face life head high.
4- Never expect anything from anyone because the things I value most, compassion, empathy, loyalty and honesty, are the things humans find most difficult to give.
5- Continue to be myself wherever I go. My whole self is a gift to anyone lucky enough to be in my presence.
6- Never let the world change my smile or take away my joy. My life is mine to live, not for others to ruin.
7- Remember the loved ones I have lost with happiness because they live on in my heart .Therefore I must make my heart a happy place for them to be.
8- Family are those who love, respect and show me compassion. Never let blood determine who I call family or who stay in my life.
9- Hold my loved ones closer to my heart because the greatest gift of all is unconditional love.
10- Live. Love. Laugh today because tomorrow is never promised.
Thanks to everyone who has enriched my life one way or the other, may we all celebrate many more years of love, happiness and good health.
Crip Dyke, Right Reverend Feminist FuckToy of Death & Her Handmaiden says
Happy Birthday from another August baby!
May next year be better than this, and so with every year after.
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thanks! Happy August birthday to you too! Three of my childhood friends are August babies, and my son is also an August baby. I think August babies rock!
Bruce Fuentes says
Happy birthday.
I wish you wrote more. I think you have unique life experiences that we all would be interested in hearing.
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thanks ☺️.
Yes, I know I haven’t been writing much ( or at all),. However, this is about to change, watch this space!
Brony, Social Justice Cenobite says
Happy birthday!
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thank you 😊
chigau (違う) says
Happy Birthday!
Tabby Lavalamp says
Hope you had the happiest of birthdays!
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
I had a lovely time, thank you 😊
mynax says
Happy Birthday!
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thanks ☺️
Silentbob says
Happy birthday, Yemmy!
So young! Half your life left to live. 🙂
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thank you!😊
Jazzlet says
Happy Birthday!
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thank you 😊
StevoR says
Belated happy birthday from me. Just seen this -- hope you had a great day and wishing you many more great days and nights to come.
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thank you. 😊
Intransitive says
Best wishes and bonne anniversaire.
As for the future and speaking from experience, the 50s aren’t that scary. They’re just slower.
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thank you 😊 Trying so hard not to think of the 50s now but would welcome it if lucky enough to join the 50s club.
brightmoon says
Happy birthday
Yemisi Ilesanmi says
Thank you 😊