two.two.

Today is my birthday. Today I am twenty two years old.

Today I am putting on a tulle and silk powder blue party dress,

 to be Alice, and parade about with my friends who I hope will be

 E. Scissorhands, Lydia, W. Wonka, and beyond. 

I have one more year before I stop having postcards sent to me, and can send them

myself, from lands far, far away. I think this is going to be a magical year.

I hope that the positives keep staying positive, that my friendships only grow stronger,

 and that I can forever feel young at heart.

( this is to inspire those attending the fête, because Tim Burton is

the imaginary guest of honor) 

 photographs by Tim Walker for Harper's Bazaar October 2009