she's the oldest person with a facebook page well past the century mark but still driving and sharp as ever. reporter victoria sanchezre for her big day. >> how do i start? >> reporter: luckily there aren't 106 candles on her cake but edythe kirchmaier has earned them. >> when i was 100, i thought that was it. you know, i really thought, oh, gosh, i've made it to 100 and then the years keep going by. one, two, three. here i am up to 106. it's amazing. >> reporter: she celebrated her special day with her family where she's been volunteering for 40 years. >> she's been working for us far longer than anyone who works at direct relief as a volunteer, so it's just an anchor for us. >> oh. what a treat. thank you for sharing your birthday with us. edythe has become quite the celebrity. >> what is your secret? what keeps you so alert and aware? >> i do have a secret. >> what is it. >> if i tell it then it won't be a secret. >> yeah, that's true. >> reporter: she might not tell ellen but i was able to pull it out of her. >> i think it's probably the fact that i have a very positive attitude. i don't know. i just love being a