04-18-23 Happy Birthday Mary Lynn
It is my soul sisters birthday today and a funny twist is that I received a card from her and didn’t manage to get my act together to send her one. I love her dearly and miss her from my Salt Spring Island years. I am grateful we carry each other in our hearts.
I am still tired but got to the office and accomplished much today, grateful that I didn’t have to go out in the snow. Yes, that’s right, April snow brings May I must mow.
I spent some time today thinking about being in the last day of my 50’s. I feel like my chiropractor appointment pointed out all the old feels
I was grateful to start receiving cards and wishes. The first official FB one was from a woman named Jill who somehow connected over the love of her brother, long deceased. Gord was my serious crush in high school and it was at his funeral when we were 16, I think, that I saw his birthday and realized he was born the same day as I was. It was an instant introduction to my own mortality. I always remember him on my birthday and no matter how old I feel, I must be grateful that I have had this much more life than him. I remember you Gord Miller, rest in sweet peace.
After work I decided that what I wanted was Sushi and a friend to hang with. I messaged Tracey and she was up for the fun. I ordered sushi from Sakura and went to hang at Fenwick & Baker for a couple crown on the rocks while I waited. My server Tawny was superb and I enjoyed our talk, even thanked her Mom for the great job she did when she arrived.
Next stop was the liquor store and then we enjoyed bevies while watching Still Crazy (fabulous) and then NOPE (may be a classic B movie). It was the most lovely evening with a friend and a great way to end the day.
As this is my New Year’s Eve, I must evaluate and plan. I plan to spend more time with people that are in my life for no other reason than plain joy, to spend less time worrying about what anyone outside my precious circle thinks of me, and to spend my time like money, with care and consideration. Happy Birthday to me tomorrow, and thanks to the friends who preemptively spoiled me.
triumphgal 