I watched [] as shadows appeared and dissapeared across the wall. As water reflected against the dark grey, spirit and soul moving as footsteps disturbed the water surface. As light refracted and broke into a thousand colours and spread it's wings outward.
I watched [] as my child started a new year of school, confident and glad to be amongst his friends
I read [] such lovely messages wishing me a happy birthday, that my day was filled with friends from all over the world.
I ate [] exceedingly good Torte di Ricotta.
I was covered [] in small kisses from my children, hugs, and sing song chants of happy birthday mummy we love you I love you so much when can we have the cake...
I had [] a wonderful peaceful quiet birthday. I am now older. And while I feel it physically, I don't feel anywhere near my age mentally. For one day I put aside all the worries of the world.
And just enjoyed being me.
ahhh...wonderful words...wonderful!
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | January 29, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Very happy, belated, birthday to you. I am always fascinated by those bloggers who live in such different parts of the world to me. It is so pleasing to read of an entirely different seasonal rhythm, so strange to think of your new school year beginning when ours is right in the middle, of your days being long and warm whilst mine are short and grey. So inspiring.
Posted by: Rebecca | January 29, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Peaceful, joyful, plentiful by the sounds of it.
What a great way to start a new year. Happy Birthday. :)
Posted by: MIchelle | January 29, 2009 at 05:49 PM
your words are magical... they carrying us all into your world for a moment.
happy belated birthday x
Posted by: Michelle Dupont | January 29, 2009 at 07:08 PM
Al, may the coming year be filled with merriment, good health, nice design and laughter. Oh, and of course, bags and bags of golden coins.
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Monika Aebischer | January 29, 2009 at 09:39 PM
so happy your b day was sweet, peaceful and quiet, just the way you like...
happy birthday alison :)
Posted by: sandra | January 29, 2009 at 10:45 PM
What nice words. I'm glad your day was good, and quiet.
Posted by: Tracy | January 30, 2009 at 01:49 AM
I have to laugh about the 'when can we have cake' - my kids have done the same. Such sweet moments. So glad you had such a great day.
Posted by: patricia | January 30, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: ThirdCat | January 30, 2009 at 03:59 AM
"And while I feel it physically, I don't feel anywhere near my age mentally. For one day I put aside all the worries of the world."
Amen to that! (((hugs)))
I hope it was a wonderfully, peaceful birthday!
Posted by: Creature of Habit | January 30, 2009 at 05:40 AM
happy belated birthday - we're a third of our way through the school year over here, with the early-dark nights just starting to get lighter, thank goodness. I've been blogging about my last significant birthday and how it made me feel for a while now. I'm still asking myself what I want to be when i grow up!
Posted by: Janice | January 30, 2009 at 06:16 AM
every day should be like that shouldn't it. especially the put aside the worries. reading your words just brought a little more peace into my day. happy-day-after-your-birthday too!
Posted by: michele | January 30, 2009 at 08:52 AM
happy belated birthday!
Posted by: greenolive | January 30, 2009 at 09:58 AM
What a wonderful birthday description.
Posted by: Amelie | January 31, 2009 at 01:20 AM
I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday. Sounds like the perfect day.
Posted by: Brittany Noel | January 31, 2009 at 07:57 AM
happy belated birthday.
Posted by: Ling | January 31, 2009 at 10:55 PM
It sounds like you had the perfect birthday.
Lovely post...
Posted by: Paloma | February 01, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Happy Belated Birthday
Best Wishes
As we get older - we actually get younger :)
Posted by: Naomi | February 02, 2009 at 09:54 PM
happy (belated) birthday!
It sounds like it was perfect.
My dad says that in his head he is always 12:)
Posted by: martha | February 04, 2009 at 08:33 AM
oh good heavens!!
a very happy belated birthday to you Alison!
Posted by: Carson | February 04, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Here is another post that was taken from your blog.
I thought you would want to know about this...
http://kathrnvills.wordpress.com/2007/10/08/a-thousand-colours/#comments
Posted by: V. | March 17, 2010 at 05:00 PM