Happy Birthday to Me

Today marks my 36th rotation around the sun. Ten years ago it would have horrified me to say that, but I know too many people who weren’t able to make it to this milestone and wanted to, so I celebrate it! Getting older is a privilege, and I’m thankful that I get to experience it. 

It’s funny how birthdays change. It’s not that I don’t want to go do special things or have special meals, but I’m also content with the simple parts. They keep asking what I want to do, as if being cuddled on the couch while they play on my legs and my thigh is used as a living room isn’t everyone’s dream way to spend a birthday. 

I’m old enough to remember when I only dreamed of what I have now. I’m soaking it all up. 

Happy birthday to me!