HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!

Today is (was) my birthday.

In my office, we're big on birthdays. We like to decorate desks, and have everyone sign cards, and have cake. In light of recent "events" (namely, just feeling left out), I wasn't expecting any of this. I woke up this morning, ecstatic about my birthday, and decided that I would have a fabulous day, regardless of whether or not ANYONE recognized my birthday.

And I did.

I sang myself a birthday song in the car on the way to work.

I was extra chipper while handing out paychecks. When asked why the extra chipperness (I'm SOOOOO not a morning person - people usually don't even get a "hello" from me until at least 10:30), I explained that it's my birthday. This was generally followed by a "Happy Birthday!".

No decorations at my desk, no secret card, no cake. This was all fine. I did get birthday balloons, which I appreciated, because I never get birthday balloons...and I love balloons.

I had a fantastic day. I received many many birthday wishes and Happy Birthdays, in the office and on Facebook, and it was a great day.

Good dinner, some shopping, new I-pod...good day.

Maybe I've turned a corner in my life. Maybe I really can make my day be what I want it to be. Maybe my days always seem lonely and quiet because I make them lonely and quiet. We'll see how tomorrow goes. Can I really wake up every day choosing to be truly joy-filled and enthusiastic for living my life that day? Stay tuned to find out!