59 candles…

I celebrated my 29th birthday for 15 years. I had to up it a bit as my kids grew up. Lol.

I celebrated my 29th birthday 30 years ago! Holy shit, time goes by fast! Yikes!

At least this year, I feel as close to 29 as I have for two decades; honestly, I do. It’s a wonderful thing!

I didn’t want to go anywhere today. I thought I did for a few minutes, but then I remembered I don’t enjoy doing peopley things anymore.

So, that was the end of that fast lived idea. I also decided I didn’t want to cook, clean, do laundry, empty the dishwasher, or anything else for that matter.

I did plant some more perennial seeds. Today, I sowed and planted some echinacea seeds I saved from my flowers last year.

All of the flower heads were stored outside in a covered storage area. I learned that these type of seeds need to experience winter before they can be planted.

As for birthday food, I asked Marty to make me a soft French omelet with swiss cheese for breakfast. He makes good omelets, just the way I like them.

I ate some leftover yellow slurpy noodles for lunch and I asked for a prime rib dinner for dinner.

No, I didn’t expect Marty to make it.

Henry’s butcher shop sells prime rib dinners on Friday nights for $19 each—a bargain for sure.

The meal also comes with loaded mashed potatoes and perfectly cooked green beans.

We had enjoyed the prime rib dinner before, so I knew that it was going to be my birthday dinner. Easy, peasy, and delicious.

It was delicious and made with love. I only ate half of my prime rib and green beans. I didn’t touch my potatoes since the prime rib was what I was after.

To me, a great meal at a great price and supporting another small business is a win-win.

Being able to enjoy it at home was fucking priceless.

I reflected on 58 and concluded that, unlike 57, it was an excellent year for me—a huge transformative year.

I hope the skies will clear at some point so I can see the planetary alignment.

It’s a rare occurrence, and it feels special that it’s happening on my birthday!

Both of my sons and Aja texted me before 7:30 am. Today, is Aja’s birthday too! I love that we share our special day together. 🥰

It meant a lot to me that they reached out early in the morning. It made me feel special, the first thing off the bat!

That’s what is important to me these days. My family. My husband. My girls. My home. And me, of course! Which took almost 58 years to figure out.

Happy Friday, friends. Enjoy your weekend!