My Birthday Village

Today, I begin the last year of my twenties. I’ve had a little vacation from my beloved iPhone and computer today, so it wasn’t until just now (at 7:30pm) that I opened up Facebook to find over 200 notifications, all well-wishes from friends, family, and fans.  I’m not going to lie – the first thing I did was start crying like a baby.  The next thing I did was start this blog post.

I am so overwhelmed and grateful for all of your love and support. Every day, and especially today, you all make me feel so special. I feel the impact of your love everywhere I go, and I carry it with me in everything I do.

“It takes a village to raise a child,” but it also takes a village to raise and support an artist.  YOU are my village.  When I am unsure if I can go on, you lift me up. When I don’t know my next move, you guide me. When I can’t see my way around a problem, you shine a light.

This village of mine is all a network of families. There is the family I was born to, the family I was raised by, the family I have chosen along the way – and my family of fans which seems to get wider and stronger all the time.  As I embark on this next year, I feel optimistic about whatever comes next, because I know you’ll be right there with me.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

All My Love,

(Going to wipe the mascara off my cheeks now,)

Juliana

3 Responses to My Birthday Village
  1. John
    August 21, 2011 | 11:58 pm

    <3

  2. Aurelia
    August 22, 2011 | 6:16 am

    Aww sweet post. And wishing you a belated birthday beautiful lady! Keep shining and rising like the beautiful star you already are!:) love you lady.

  3. Freddy
    November 2, 2011 | 6:13 pm

    There is no need to use words. I knew years ago that u are a wonderful, sensitive and very special “girl”.
    On your “mascara-is-running-down-my-cheeks-day” in August, you’ve written down so many brillant words, emotional, one could feel they came straight from your heart, this very special moment, ….
    I know why your family (s) love(s) you.

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