Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Happy Birthday to me and other ramblings

So, yesterday was my 55th birthday. That sounds so old, but I don’t feel so old. I remember the first time someone asked my mom and dad if they wanted the senior citizen discount, I was totally offended. Now, here I am at that ripe age.

I decided many years ago that I didn’t want to be one of those people who used age for an excuse for everything from not being able remember things to not being able to stay active. If and when these things happen to me I’ll blame global warming or some other ridiculous thing. I promise to try very hard NOT to say I can’t……I’m getting too old.

I have noticed some changes, like my butt isn’t where it used to be, among other things. My butt feels like it sits further down on my legs, and I’m really glad I can’t see myself walking away. I’m working on that though. I bought a treadmill last year, the day after Christmas (Rick couldn’t take a hint before Christmas). I’m sure it doesn’t have even 300 miles on it since December 2007, but I’m trying to wear it out this next year.

I’m also trying to eat more healthy, but during the holidays that could totally go out the window. Don’t you just love the good food this time of year? The carmels (mom makes the best ever), the great chocolates circulating the office, apples, but who wants apples when there are nuts? Oh, and today we have someone bringing in Mexican food for lunch, just because he’s a nice guy (and they rent his restaurant, great advertising if the food's good). Think of all those good greasy chips, cheese running off the burritos, and maybe he’ll have some deep fried ice cream. I’d better try to wear out the treadmill THIS MONTH. There’s always lipo?!?

I had a great day. Renon told the girls in the office they couldn’t sing to me (I’m kind of weird about the attention) so Megan made flash cards that said: Happy Birthday To You Dear Wendy. Then Megan, Renon, Mary, Cathy and Kristin all came into my office and “sang” happy birthday to me. I wish I had a camera here at work, it was the best ever.

Of course Renon couldn’t tell Britain, at Youth Corrections, not to sing. So that’s just what he did, he announced to the group that they needed to sing to me. It really kind of touched my heart. Last night was the last time we will be with him on Monday nights. He “breaks out” on Friday. I think he’ll keep in touch with us and we pray that he will be okay.

Then my weirdest, best friend, Justin sent a cute reindeer filled with Mrs. Fields cookies – YUM!!! He always does something good and I always like what he does. He said I have another package coming today, can’t wait.

And I do have the best family ever. Mom told me happy birthday numerous times, Ione called and had a pretty, holiday arrangement sent, Danny and Randy both called, so did Paul, best brothers ever. Rick got me a cute card with a Starbucks card in it, what more could I ask for. EXCEPT maybe a Lia Sopia necklace, which I purchased for me from Rick – perfect day.

But then, aren't most days this time of year near perfect?

5 comments:

Michael & Nikki said...

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT WENDY DEAR.... HAPPY DAYS WILL COME TO YOU ALL YEAR... IF I HAD A WISH AND IT WOULD BE.... A HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU FROM ME!!! HA HA.. So sorry it's late.. I thought about ya yesterday. I've been takin care of a sick baby! no fun!!! ANYWAYS I hope you had a wonderful day!!! LOVE YOU!

Lindsay said...

Happy birthday to you! I hope you had the best of days. Hope you did something fun for yourself!

whitney said...

Well is sounds like you had a great birthday! Im so glad "Rick" was able to get ya just the necklace you had been wanting!

Debbie said...

Happy Birthday!

And is anyone's butt where it used to be? Mine is visiting friends in another zip code.

the bonzoodles. said...

I cant believe we missed this event!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT WENDY KAE...hope you had an awesome day!!! Love ya - Dayne, Cort, and Kadyn