Monday, September 14, 2009

where to start? birth, the beginning and right at the start...


technically its tuesday morning here in toronto, but frankly i have been in so many different time zones over the past week- i think that i get to pick. so let's say its still monday and therefore exactly 7 days until my birthday on the 21st.

as i started gearing up for the 365 days of All in- i must confess i was getting scared and even more than the fear- i felt extremely confused.

i was having trouble sleeping. which has been happening more and more lately and something that i'm not used to. it's been years since sleepless nights and sleeping in.

any who - a couple of monumental things happened over the last few days.
the most noteable is that jeannette gave birth to the most beautiful angel on Saturday morning - Sagira she's beautiful. jeannette is a mom now. forever. tova and i were there in the delivery room. one leg each... it was one of the most incredible experiences of my entire life. jeannette was incredible and sagira is the most chillin' baby i have met. she's gorgeous.

she reminded me to be present. she just is. and her mommy and the peace and ease that she is moving into this next phase of her life has inspired me.

i was planning to go to the film festival this year to attend a bunch of events
but in light of the birth all the gliterati really paled in comparison to the sweet little angel. so mostly i stayed home. i did attend the CANADIAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL launch on sunday though. that was great and i am so proud of that initaive.

right now. i'm getting ready. i'm cleaning up, clearing house and making a plan.
stay tuned.
lovingly - 6 days to go...
ngozi