Today it is my birthday.

Over the past year I have connected with new friends and reconnected with old friends. I have been in relationships and am now single again for the first time in 11 years. I have developed an abundance of gratitude for the people in my life.
I was diagnosed with ADHD and epilepsy in February of this year and have had more doctor appointments than I can count. I visited an ER once. The 12th anniversary of my father’s death passed.
I have been to art shows and have been featured in an art show too. I even won an award for one of my photographs (so I was informed this week!). I have taken hundreds of shots this year and have become improved at composition and continue to work on other aspects of my photography. I did some modeling.
I went on a vacation to Cozumel, Mexico, and watched friends get married. I visited friends in Detroit and DC and had a friend visit me.
The greatest Presidential campaign of my lifetime happened. I helped canvas for Obama and then watched history happen as he was named President-elect. That will be a day I will never forget.
My 32nd year was a good one. I can only imagine that my 33rd year will be a great one. I couldn’t ask for more than art, friends, laughter, and peace, all of which I continue to be blessed with.
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November 20th, 2008 at 9:38 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I hope all of your dreams come true in the upcoming year and I’m predicting that they will! You have truly impressed me in your personal growth through the year that I’ve known you! Keep it up and there’s no telling where you might be next year.
Best wishes for your birthday,
Beau.
November 20th, 2008 at 11:10 am
Many happy returns, Gina. :-)
November 20th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Happy Birthday gina
November 20th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Happy Birthday!
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November 21st, 2008 at 9:55 am
Happy Birthday Gina! May all your dreams come true. :)
November 29th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Happy belated!
I’ve been living with epilepsy since junior high and while it was incredibly difficult in the beginning (up to 15 seizures a day) things have gotten much easier for me.
I’m so proud and envious of your artistic accolades this year! I’m award-less and have only been exhibited at the Mizzou gallery, no commercial galleries (yet!)
You’ve have quite a year, and to top it off, you’re now 32? You look 22 at most! Damn girl, congrats!
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