Yesterday was my 37th birthday. I woke up expecting to have a bad day. I was in a poor, pitiful, lonely me mood. My son didn't wish me a Happy Birthday as he left the house and I thought that must be an omen for the day. After getting out of the shower, I found a couple test messages from my sisters wishing me a Happy Birthday. Then Austin sent me a text from his friends "Happy Birthday Austin's Mommy!" My mood improved a little. On the drive to get my morning Coke, I saw a few snow flakes. The mood brightened a little more. A friend called and I was able to vent a few of my holiday/birthday frustrations and felt better. It started snowing! I felt a lot better. The snow did it. I was in a much better mood. I love snow on my birthday! The day ended on a positive note. My parents stopped by, a couple of friends came over, and we had a delicious birthday cake courtesy of Austin.
Now I am thinking about what I want to accomplish in the next year. Do I tackle a "38 by 38" list or a more realistic "40 by 40" and give myself 3 years to accomplish the "to dos"? Or do I forget a list and resolve to live the best life I can in the next year? I'm not sure.
All I really know is that I want to wake up expecting the best out of the day rather than the worst. Maybe that is the lesson I need to take away from the last year and whether or not I make a list, make "Expect the best" the number one to-do.
3 comments:
Well Happy Birthday yesterday! Birthdays can be tough but I still feel a little thrill when mine comes, I have no idea why. Thanks for coming to visit my blog after my long absence. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
You're only 37!!!!? I could be your mother. Crap!! That made me feel old. Oh, well...I am old! I'm glad your birthday turned out better than expected. Love and birthday wishes to you. You're sooo young, my dear!
Oh those first few flakes are magical and always lift my mood as well... it is 65 degrees here right now... ;(
Happy Birthday!
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