The meaning of life the universe and everything - 42nd birthday
Wow, it's been forever since I've used my LiveJournal account. But then, this last year I haven't felt much like posting. I have felt lost over the last year; however I feel like my cocoon is finally starting to become less restrictive and hopefully this 42nd year since my birth will be one filled with the answers of "life, the universe, and everything". I had someone yesterday tell me that this is the year that *I* am the answer to these things. In a way, I think that they were right, because my life and the perception on it is based upon all my actions and reactions.
So, how was my birthday yesterday? Considering I was by myself, it actually was one heck of a good day filled with a lot of love. I couldn't have felt more like people were thinking about me. The day started off with me getting up and opening cards and presents. Aunt Patty had sent a card. Mom and Dad sent a very touching card along with some money to go do something with. Barbara had sent a card, telling me she missed me, and sending 2 presents that contained a steamer, socks, and a tea pot that used flowering tea. Bonnie, Milo, and Daniel sent a turtle statue that lights up at night. It's currently sitting in my garden and I think about them every night when I go outside to walk the cat around the pool. David, Linda, Gabe, Kai, Maki, and Teddy gave me boots which have flowers all around them. I immediately put these on with my tri-fecta pink socks and sported them all day. I had ordered flowers for my parents for the day and had also ordered myself flowers. I had told the florists to surprise me and he brought a beautiful bouquet of stargazer lillies, red roses, and mums around 10:00. At 11:00, there was a box placed on my front door. Amazon had delivered a present from Buttercup. It was a TARDIS Yatzee game. Something I had requested on Amazon. I also had a few boxes delivered at noon, that being a doctor who themed gift I had gotten myself and a spoon bracelet (I had tried to anticipate how the day was going to be, and I figured that if at all else, I was going to have a few things I purchased to unwrap on my birthday).
Noon came quickly. I had contractors over to look at the repairs that were needed to my ceilings due to water damage last year. Amazingly, the said they would honor the quote they gave last year when they fixed my roof (yeah!). As I was talking to them, the door bell rang. Daryl was standing there with a box of Gigi's cupcakes and a small present. I talked with him for a small bit and then went inside. Finished up my conversations with the contractor and gave him a check. Then went upstairs with the goodies. I opened the present to find a beautiful butterfly pin. I pinned it onto my shirt and wore it for the rest of the day.
Around 5:00 pm, the doorbell rang again. UPS man this time. He was delivering presents from Bear, who sent me some note cards and pepermint oil. Finally at 6:00 pm, the doorbell rang the final time. This time it was the Fedex men who was gracing my door. He left a dozen roses, all colors, from my co-workers, along with a small teddy bear and chocolates.
As all of this was going on during the day, I was constantly being pinged on my phone with updates from Facebook of people wishing me a happy birthday. I had also receive a telephone call from my mother; my little brother and sister-in-law singing happy birthday; and Mike Burger wanting to give me a personal reach out on my birthday.
Overall, I really couldn't have asked for a better birthday. Even though I was alone, I really didn't feel alone. I felt the love of everyone reaching out and wanting to make sure that my birthday was an extra special one. I couldn't have asked for more on my birthday.
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