Well I woke up on my birthday, In the mountaintop guesthouse. I ordered a chai and sat on the roof watching the glorious morning sun crest over the mountain top. After a little good morning praise to the valley, I packed up my belongings and hiked down the mountain to my new home at The Lotus. What a birthday present! My room is the bottom corner, next to the bathrooms. The window has a beautiful view of the trees, and it feels to me the most private room. It's small, with green walls, but has a nice energy about it. I love it! I moved in and then headed to town for a birthday breakfast.
I spent most of the day enjoying some peaceful time to myself. I signed up for a five day yoga intensive starting Thursday; and then had lunch with some friends.
I decided to buy myself a birthday present, and went to a jeweler to buy a ring. The one I liked was about $13. I asked if he would take $10 for it, as the jewelers don't bargain much. He completely shocked me when he said he would give it to me for $9 for my birthday... I'm still in shock. I know it's just a dollar, but you NEVER see this happen... The retailer negotiating for a lower price... I told him we were friends for life...
The evening brought an unexpected surprise (a few!). I knew that it was owner of Trimurti guesthouse (where I lived the last month) birthday as well. He runs an international music school, and he was having a classical Indian concert for his birthday. When I arrived, they brought out two cakes! One said happy birthday with MY name on it! They sang to both of us and we blew out our candles and cut our cakes (when did I last have a birthday cake? I have no idea). We were serving the cakes, when suddenly a third cake came out... Just in case the other two huge cakes weren't enough for the guests. Right about this time, a couple walked up who I have been connecting with. Come to find out, it's HIS birthday too!!! I said "well, this must be your cake then!!" so we all three celebrated together. The irony of this, is that "Trimurti" means "trinity"!
After cake, I watched the full moon rise. It was huge and red! What a sight! Soon they cleared the tables and put them in the yard, creating a stage where the tables were (on the front porch). The kids started by showing us their Indian dancing. Then there was belly dancing by a professional dancer who just happened to be there with a costume! The night culminated with the classical Indian music concert while we sat under the brilliant full moon...
When I got tired, I walked back toward The Lotus, and found an open spot on the grass. I sat and looked up at the moon for awhile, and sang to her grace.... It was a wonderful birthday.
They say it's also Buddhas birthday.....
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