Sunday, November 9, 2008

Yesterday was my 27th Birthday.

I don't know for sure why this year's birthday was particularly hard to accept. It could be related to S's comment, "Wow, do you realize three years from now you will be turning 30?!" It could also be related to the expression on an orderly's face yesterday when I told him how old I was turning ("You're HOW old?! Really?!)

In an optimistic spirit, though, I have tried to go along with the adage, "Another year older, another year wiser." I feel this past year that I have become much more self-aware, especially when it comes to knowing how my actions (or moods, rather) have a direct effect on people. I also think that I have become a much harder, more dillegent worker. I am relatively healthy and have such a great support system. So really, I have a lot to be grateful for! If this next year is as good as the last has been, then Bring On 28!

[By the way, when I *gasped* at that orderly's comment, he followed it up with, "No, no, I just thought you were 21 or 22." That's more like it :) ]

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As for the day itself, I really had no expectations. Both S and I were scheduled to work so I figured our celebration would be postponed. Needless to say, I was very touched by the dinner at work on Friday, surprise mini-party S and I had when I got home that night (and the surprise gift...more to come on this one), the well-wishes and phone calls, and surprise goodies, delivery and LUAU awaiting me at work the next day. I keep saying it, but (despite the less-than-stellar work day itself) it was really one of the best birthdays I've ever had. As for those that helped make the day so great? You all know who you are; thank you, thank you SO much!

5 comments:

Hall Family said...

Happy Belated Birthday!! It sounds like you were well taken care of! :)

Melissa said...

Happy birthday!! I'm glad it was a good one!

Chris said...

I let you know how it is to turn 30when I do in 7 months.

Hall Family said...

Yep, we leave actually the first of January. I do hope this is the last Christmas I'll have interrupted with a move!

Anonymous said...

Like I'm going to throw a surprise party for a grumpy Turbo and not one for my work BFF! I'm glad you enjoyed it.