Happy Birthday Mum

Today is the birthday of a woman who comes from a long line of the most bravest and resilient women I have had a chance to know on a deeper and personal level. My mum.
Today is also the day when I was to officially graduate my MA in International Journalism. But fate intervened and I was told by email that my dissertation was not approved and hence I would be graduating next year. I am sure and certain that there was a reason for this to happen.
This belief comes from one of the numerous lessons my mum has taught me about life.
My dissertation helped me secure my three month editorial internship at Random House India where I was told that I am apt for this field. My current job at the German Book Office which organises the worlds most famous book fair ie. is the Frankfurt Book Fair involves co-ordinating a children's book festival. I was hired because my dissertation which reflects my interest in children's book and publishing. This dissertation and what it has got me so far is now helping me get a job in a company I plan to work for in the coming months. I thank the lord and my mum for supporting me in my belief that this dissertation is what I wanted to write about. Even when I was told that it does not make sense by my supervisor, you said go ahead and show her what you want to write.
I did and sadly we know what happened.

My birthday gift for you this year would be to work at the company I am feverently praying, hoping and wishing for and tell you with a smile on my face that your daughter is now a permanent employee and she has the worlds coolest job and would like to thank her dearest mother for understanding and supporting her in being who she wants to be.
Love you loads ma!
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