Sticks and Stars

Today was/is my birthday (the big 33!) and I had absolutely nothing whatsoever planned. I thought about going out to dinner with my boys but I didn’t really want to spend the money. I thought about taking the day off and doing something special for myself but, again, I didn’t really want to spend the money. So I resigned myself to a completely unacknowledged birthday, except for the few text messages that trickled in from friends and family.

But the day managed to surprise me in lots of sweet ways:

- One of my coworkers surprised me with a cupcake and another took me out for coffee and brought in cake for our team to share.
- I had my weekly weigh-in and discovered that I had very unexpectedly hit and surpassed the 70 pounds lost marker.
- My evening bus was late, which means I caught it despite leaving work late, which means I wasn’t late to pick up my boys.
- I learned of options for building a garage that may actually be in my price range.
- The bid to replace the knob and tube electric in my house-to-be came in at half what we expected.
- My brother sent me exactly the reassuring email I needed with regard to buying my house.
- I attended a meeting of the newly elected parent leadership for my six year old’s school (of which I am one) and the expected quick but boring meeting actually turned out to be a lively evening of conversation about our plans for the year and school gossip, laced with plenty of beer and tasty snacks.

I feel mighty content with this day, a sweet and happy way to start this year of 33.

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