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September 19, 2005
ANOTHER TRIP AROUND THE SUN: TODAY'S MY BIRTHDAY
My birthday always reminds me of the many things I have to be thankful for. Whether it's the freedom I enjoy, the insights I've gained, the peace of mind I've learned to find, or the wonderful jobs I've had, Iím eternally grateful to the powers that be that have seen fit to allow me to exercise my talents and learn from my mistakes. Oh, and let's not forget my family and all of the wonderful friends and colleagues I've made along the way.
Tradition states that we're to receive gifts on our birthday, which of course isn't half bad; but I'm of the opinion that on one's birthday we should thank the people we value, look up to, and/or have learned something from. With that very simple thought in mind, please know that on this, my original date of birth, I give thanks to all of the people who have allowed me to be a part of their lives, including...
...my entire family (but especially my Mother and Brother), Melissa, Jerry C., Roman, Matt H., Ford, Renee T., Luke S., Christoph, Rick E., Kimberly L., Cathy & Jerry, Lori & Jeff, Kate R., Bradley W., Brad & Bryan B., Erika & JJ, Rob, Lee McD, Ret, Dave M., Bob & Christina, Hanna S., Erin A., Bobby M., Ami S., Jozet, Deb P., Leigh F., Koan G., Hara M., Senor Pez, Tripp, AJ, Ben W., Joe & Cecie, Shelia H., Scott & Jay, Simon P., Mark H., Deb J., Alvin, Gaby, Jim M., Elaine, Bliss, Ian P., Ken & Jan, Keith H., Lisa, Mikey V, Erik, Courtney, Susan M., Danna K., Barbara T., Brian D., Patricia C., Mike L., Kevin G., Megan D., Alex H., Tammy A., Diane, Christy B., Beth, Tiffany R., Dave S., Shiladitya P, Kathy C., Ruben C., Paul F., Sya, Andy, Mark, Zoe, Georgette B., Traci C., Kristin D., Bill, Stefan, Kim S., Laura G., John J., Bob K., Tina, S. Jordan, Josh B., David & Arlene, D. Lee, Kim, Becca, Farrell, P-Biddy, Jeremy H., Buck T., Ava, Shantanu, Chris, Big Daddy Rick, Tina C., Vanessa B., Angela, Mike S., Melody L., Shea & Maurice, and Katie F., (along with a bunch of other great people who I'm sure I've missed).
I've said it before, and I'll say it again... I truly believe that we are a part of all of those who have touched us, and I thank each and every one of you from the bottom of my heart for making me a part of your life and for touching mine on a daily basis by just being who you are.
I can't believe I ate the whole thing... 40 years and counting... Thanks Mom!
Posted by Mikal at September 19, 2005 7:36 AM
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Mikal Belicove, you are the man! Happy birthday my friend. We are who we are because of the people we choose to surround ourselves with. The people you listed above are amazing folk and I acknowledge you for honoring them on your birthday. Now let us honor Mikal and raise a glass (or in my case a frothy, steaming gourd of Mate).
Cheers,
FC
All the best to you! Happy 4oth Birthday!!
Happy birthday, Mikal! Hope you're having a wonderful day.
Happy 40th! May you have 40 Happy more. I didn't make "the list" but I am glad I made your acquaintance, once upon a time. If it was not for you I am not sure I would ever have blogged. I learned from the experience of your being... Each year I live, I learn more. What a nice thing that you noted others as you {and we and yours} celebrate{d} your birth. I wonder did you meet all of your goals for that BIG 40? Hope so. :-}
Happy Birthday MB! I hope this next year is your best one yet.
You have a fresh start and a clean slate, now go out there and take everything that you deserve and desire. The only thing you have ever asked from life, is for peace and happiness, so go out there and find it. It is somewhere around the corner just waiting for you. Good luck in your quest buddy, best wishes for those dreams that are yet come true! Always...
Well, Happy Happy! I completely forgot that you were a fellow Virgo! Virginian? Virgonian?
And please...it is an honor to know you. :-)
Hope you had a fabulous day!
23,142,240,000 miles down, and 28,927,800,000 to go (if you make it to 90).
It's amazing to think about the experiences that I've had, the people that I've met, and the places I've been, and how you have dramatically impacted them all since our email/phone interview, which turned into an internship, which turned into a job, which turned into a roller coaster ride, which turned into my time at Finali (many of my Colorado friends are directly associated to that company), which led to an aquaintance, who led me into the job I have today. I stayed in CO far longer than I have expected. I have had experiences far beyond my limited imagination. My character has been further molded by the people and times. And, in large part...that is due to your existence. Thank you. (hmmmm, can I blame you for my rollover?)
Happy (Belated) Birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday, Mikal. May all your wishes come true and all your desires be met!
Happy Birthday, Mikal! Even though I didn't tell you on the day, I was thinking of you then and wishing you the best. I followed your example on my birthday a week before (w/ slightly less public acknowledgments) and told people in my life how important they are to me. It was very rewarding--almost as lovely as the presents! Anyway, in that respect, thank you for the monumental impact you made on me as a co-worker and friend in the short time I was privileged to work with you. I am proud to consider myself a friend. Thank you!
Hi Mikal,
°Feliz cumpleaŇo! Hope you are happy and healthy there in, Indianapolis? Chicago is not that far...
We connected briefly there this summer while I was in NH, then nothing.
What are you doing? Philanthropy was the goal before. Me teaching and doing computers at UIC. I didn't want to post my email, but you can get it in UIC's phonebook.
Later,
riChard
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