My First B-day Alone

What a beautiful day it is outside...so much better than the previous years when Nov. 26th brings snow and cold.

I had four fillings put in today, so happy bday to me! At least that's over with and I can maybe eat something in a couple hours. I'm sure once the Novocaine wears off my jaw's going to hurt....maybe oatmeal then?

My boyfriend(from now on I'll call him R) works today, but no matter because this morning was birthday enough. My sister called to wish me happy bday, and then I was going to get a glass of water from the kitchen. R wouldn't let me leave the bedroom so I wondered what was up.

When I was no longer a hostage of the boudoir I emerged to find a cake on the kitchen table with rose petals all around. Then there was R with a single red rose and a kiss. That was the best way I've ever woken up on my bday.

Most people spend the holidays with family. I will for Christmas, but for today my friends are with their loved ones, and mine are far away. I think I'll take this opportunity to spend some time with myself doing whatever I feel like. Everyone should have a day to themselves now and then, so instead of feeling sorry for myself I'm going to celebrate me.

It's funny that we celebrate growing older and closer to dying. I guess it can also be a celebration that we made it one more year and are now the wiser...hopefully...

I wish everyone a happy turkey day, and a wonderful nap afterward.