On Saturday I turn 39 or as I like to say 27 once again. I seriously still feel very much like a teenager--a much wiser one of course. I really give it little thought about getting old except once in a blue moon when I catch sight of a new "character" line and slather on an extra layer of moisturizer. No grey hair has sprouted yet! Of course, I do keep my hair colored so who the hell cares, but my hair stylist says she has never seen any & she would know. The women on both sides of my family age very nicely thank you! So, at least in one respect, I have a nice gene pool to rely on.

My very dear friend brought my present to me this past weekend and in the spirit of his very wicked humor he wrapped it quite precociously. You see, I am more than a little allergic to the thought of matrimony and bit skittish when it comes to declarations of feelings, he so does like to tease about that. So the wicked man handed me my present (a signed copy of a most interesting book) wrapped in "Bride to be" paper. Grrrr! He shall pay!

This weekend my dearest friend, Ryan, has planned a non-surprise b'day party at my favorite Indian restaurant. It is going to be a cozy affair with some close female friends. I enjoy the thought of being surrounded by all those that have stood by me and supported me since the separation. They have alternately held my hand, hugged me, laughed with me, cried with me, and listened to me in my times of need. I can think of no better way to welcome 39 than to be with this special group of people who care so much about me. Frankly, I am getting all teary eyed as I write this (I know what a shock that is to you reading this), because I don't think I can ever truly show my friends how special they are to me and how much they mean to me. The one thing I hope I never take for granted is the people in my life who love me. If I ever do, I deserve a huge kick in the ass for it. I value each and every one of my close friends and I hope that I visibly show that each time I am with them. You can never have enough loving people in your life--that is for sure! And my close circle of friends is closer to me than my own family.

My birthday wish? Well, I wish I could say unselfishly "world peace", but it really is a selfish wish. I want financial security based on my business growing leaps and bounds and I want to lose those last damn 30lbs I have been working on. Happy Birthday to me!

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