Just a Little Touch

Yesterday was my birthday. I turned 29. Yes indeed, 29. I have had a rough week and was hoping that the day wouldn't turn into the rest of the week.

I woke up and sat on my butt. And sat, and sat, and sat. Not a bad way to start a birthday if you ask me. I received a phone call from a friend I haven't talked to in ages. We spent a long time on the phone. Too bad I don't hear from her more often.

I also had two e-cards waiting for me and then later in the day I received two over the seas calls, one from my little brother and one from my big brother. Thanks guys! You had the right day! My blood brother sent me a text message but I didn't know who it was from. It only had a phone number that I was not familiar with. Does that tell you anything? He was shocked to see that I didn't have my only brother's cell phone number in my address list. Well, being that he wouldn't give it to me a year ago, nor have I talked to him in a year (and at that I talk to him only once a year) how would I know who it was. I thought it might be a secret admirer.

I called my coach and discussed some training issues and then some other issues. He's such a great guidance for me. Someone I would also call, friend. He keeps reminding me of a philosophy by Kurt Vonnegut. We are born into the world, into a family. These people may be genetically blood family but our true family may exist elsewhere. My small cell of a family is growing. I had always hoped to have many friends but I think now, in my old age of 29, it's better to have a handful of close friends than a group of people that may not always be there for you in the future.

I believe we are guaranteed in life very little but through each day we are given the opportunity of challenge. The next day isn't just a sunrise and a sunset, it's a day of exploration. Be it exploration of ones inner self, talking to a total stranger, running around the house acting and screaming like monkeys or may it be sitting and watching the snow fall. Whatever it is, it's out there. I need to remind myself of that when the tide is high.

I was slow to respond to my routine yesterday. I did get on the bike for a short bit, a little is better than nothing right? I hurried off for a massage. I had a gift certificate for a 60 min massage that turned into 90 minutes of bliss. I never knew the therapist would find knots in my face. I always knew I was naughty but not...

My family picked me up and we went out to eat. The last minute decision was Green Mill. Low fat chicken pizza, yum!! My son was set up for swim night at the RAC so we dropped him off and hubby and I headed for a movie. He decided on "Twilight". Man I'm telling you Vampires are sexy! :)I am anxious to read the book. Mr Blue Eyes tolerated the movie with a few groans and rolls of his eyes.

We picked up the kid and he managed to manipulate us into going out for "Mommy birthday dessert". HA! More like his own dessert. I already had some candy at the movie therefore I didn't need more sugar. Evil stuff! I did splurge on spinach dip and chips. I had only eaten half a personal low fat chicken pizza for the day and I was feeling funky. Of course we find out that the birthday girl gets a free Sundae. How can I say no to that? So yes, the night ended with guilt trip over dessert and movie candy.

Since there wasn't much family celebration yesterday my son was really wanting to celebrate his mom today. I woke up this morning to breakfast in bed, a pile of presents, homemade cards (and Hallmark as well) and a sign hanging from the hallway saying Happy Birthday Mommy! So far that's pretty much been my day. I have been bombarded by my blood family over Christmas presents. That's been relentless since October. Calgon take me away, Please???

It's early evening and I have a 30 min session on the bike and a hour of lifting at the gym waiting for me. Time for me to head out of this small, cramped dusty house!

For those family members of mine celebrating their birthday today or yesterday, Happy Birthday!

May you all have peace, remember to explore the day and enjoy the rest of the weekend.