Thanks Cadet, as always your input is truly appreciated.
Quick birthday update:
Took the day off work.
Talked with a IC on the phone. (First time, and she was quite impressed when she learned of all I've done for myself so far)
Went to my dentist for teeth whitening and new crown, to improve my already nearly impossible to resist smile.
Had lunch with my sister, listened to her story. (moved out of her H home 6 months ago) got along great and hugged at the end.
Went for 10 mile bike ride with best friend/martial arts classmate.
Went for fancy b-day dinner with W. Talked about our day. As usual, no R talk.
Stopped out together on the way home from dinner to do some clothes shopping.
Received phone calls from all of my family singing and/or wishing me a happy b-day. This includes my out of state, newly divorced youngest brother who I've had little contact with the last few years.
M: A really long time. Crisis: 5 years. She's still worth it.
Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. -Viktor Frankl
