NoJoMo – 10 My 25th Birthday
I can’t decide on which entry I want to write. I have two entries. The my birthday-isn’t-what-it-could-have-been, and I-can’t-wait-for-the-day-to-be-over-so-I-can-stop-feeling-required-to-be-happy or the I’ve gotten so many great gifts and my life is so blessed so my birthday is wonderful entry.
I suppose I’ll do a little of both.
First, the good.
Grant is home. That is obviously the most important things, as well as the best birthday present I could ever ask for. The next is that my very best friend knows me better than anyone else in the whole world and sent me such a heartfelt card that made me cry in the parking lot of the post office. It just reaffirmed our connection. Even after 6 months and 1300 miles, Faye and I are as close as we have always been. We are as closer than sisters… and in a simple card, she made my whole birthday. Her ability to do that… amazes me.
My husband, wonderful as he is, saved all of the money he got for his birthday a month ago to buy me a body bugg to help me on my quest to get healthy. We saw it on the Biggest Loser and joked about getting it if we won the lottery. Guess he thought it was worth it for me to have one… he’s is absolutely the most wonderful husband in the world.
My mom sent me daisies. I love daisies. And do you have any idea how much daisies cost this time of year?
My sister sent me a Chili’s gift certificate for $50. My dad helped to pay for it (my sister is in grad school and has no cash). In addition, my dad sent Omaha steaks and loaded baked potatoes for when my teeth heal. My dad really went out of his way this birthday…
My boss, his wife, and the company gave me an edible arrangement of fruit.
All in all, it was a great birthday. In addition to all of the great gifts, I also received some cash from some other family members. I really think next year I’m going to request that next year be cards only. I like the idea of going completely non-material. I know it’s not for everyone—I’m totally not preaching. I don’t think it should be. But I have plenty.
Now, for the bad, which I feel less like writing about since writing the good –so I’ll bullet:
· 6 months today since I left Texas
· 6 months today since I said “Done” with Lou
· Three weeks of pain in my mouth
· Still have pain
· In pain all day
· Had a doctor appointment this morning
· Found out that if the infection does not clear by the end of the week that I may have to have surgery to remove part of my jaw next week
· Put on more antibiotics, muscle relaxers, and pain medication
· Wonderful husband is getting sick (literally)… and sick and tired of dealing with a sick wife
· House is a mess, kitchen is dirty, litter smells, laundry needs to be done, sheets need washing, vacuuming hasn’t been done in over 3 weeks
· Oh, have I mention I am in frucking pain?
I think that sums it up for today. It’s been 25 years. All and all it’s been a good 25 years. I am looking forward to a much better 25… now that I have Grant by my side.
Oh, and my husband and his friends are dorks… his friend, S, made the following pictures in his "spare time" at work. Wish I had that kind of spare time…
