The high road: rocky with a great view

[ciluzen]

Thanks, Bttrfly! I am actually just feeling so grateful and happy. I had such an amazing day yesterday; full of love and fun and surprises (on my level...no jumping out of planes or anything).

Lots of hugs.

My friend ran in as my work partner and I sat down with our student. She had gotten me a "wet capuccino with cinnamon tossed in with the shot" and a pastry. She was so proud that she had gotten my coffee memorized, lol! So sweet!

My co-coach for basketball ordered a balloon bouquet from our student shop (run by special education students) and my whole team serenaded me the Happy Birthday song (opera style) as they delivered them and gave me hugs and lots of kisses. We were a bit rowdy and disruptive, I'm afraid.

Lots of gifts of favorite things (snacks and such) throughout the day and birthday wishes.

A fun trip to my friend's house after work to just chat, then on to a get together at a local pub/ hangout for appetizers and social time. There's a big sectional couch in the corner that we took over...just had a good time.

FIL called while I was working (no signal in my room) so I called after school. Usually he puts MIL on the phone, but I heard nothing from her and he was very vague as I asked after her. I have heard from my D26 that my BIL told her MIL no longer knows her name. So the Alzheimer's has progressed to this point. We used to spend hours talking when we'd visit. I can't even imagine what FIL is going through, but he sounded upbeat on the phone.

XH called while I was at my get together. He asked if I was "out and about" so I explained where I was and he seemed...relieved? He wished me a happy B-day, asked about our bank issue (I told him I was taking the day off from the issue) then wished me a Happy B again. D26 told me later that he was concerned that I wasn't doing anything and that it was a "big birthday". She told me that she explained to him that I had some amazing friends who loved me and that I was so busy that it was hard to schedule time with me. That's awesome! Go D26!

Funny thing is...its true. Nice that he worries that I'm sitting home alone sad and lonely (it happens), but I AM busy living life. I DO have friends who love me. And its hard to explain, but my former "friends" (social group) had no idea who I was, what I liked, or even seemed to care all that much. They didn't notice me or my habits. I'm amazed by the new people in my life. And so so very grateful.

I think 50 is my best birthdy ever.