It's my birthday today folks!
I'm 5 years old today. It's been a long year since I last had a "Me Day." A whole year to be exact! I have done some very cool things in the last year - from skiing in the Swiss Mountain Dog Alps, to running the length of the Great Pekingese Wall. I've chewed balls in a lot of places, lost balls in most of them, and found balls I've forgotten losing.
I am a traveler! as you can see....
But today is my birthday! ...and I'm on my way to a "surprise party" - I mean, they think they're surprising me, but cmon. Like I don't know.
Reflecting on Getting Old
I'm here today to reflect on getting old, but first, you can place my gift on the pile over there. ->
It's a unique experience, getting old. I don't really age physically anymore, which is actually pretty great - I've got the knees of a 3 year old and the wisdom of a 5 year old! I miss the Roti of my youth, as I can't find anything quite like grandma's kitchen out here, but I enjoy all the travelling I do these days.
I just came back from a short trip visiting my friend Terry in Boston. I had never been to Boston before, and yet somehow it seemed so familiar. While I was there, I wandered the city quite a lot - looking for something which might seem unfamiliar. Why was I feeling this way? Why is this strange city so familiar?
After some pondering and sniffing, I found a ball underneath a tree in the park. It was my ball - but it was old, and worn. I wondered how it got there, for it was certainly mine - my name printed in the side, hand made, just the type I use.
Suddenly, I remembered! I HAD been here before! How could I forget? Was I really getting that old? Was my memory fading, that I would forget such a thing?
It was then, I realized, I was not growing older.
I'm just moving forward.
Next Stop: 6.