“I am so old I was never
young.”
A milestone birthday this holiday weekend. Haven’t been inside a restaurant in a year & a half. Seriously toying with the idea of throwing caution to the wind and just doing it, to celebrate.
No hoopla or surprises for the BIG day. I know exactly how everything is going to play out.
I joined the Planetary
Society getting a SENIOR membership. A secret passion of mine is to encourage
efforts to explore the universe. I wish I were young enough to be an astronaut. But alas, I'm not . So instead, I can live vicariously through them.
Also bought myself a watch. Been years since I’ve had one. This brand, Olivia Burton has pretty florals on the face. Feminine and full of whimsy.
Same is true of jeans. Haven’t worn a pair in forever and a day. Bought some with a patchwork design from Martha Stewart. They tickle my fancy. Make me feel like a wild child. With white hair of course. Should I dye my hair? Or continue to embrace it?
At a friends insistence, I
splurged on a box of Mariage Freres TEA From
My hubby is giving me a
scarab ring I’ve coveted for a while. And a bottle of Thierry Mugler’s- Angel
Muse perfume. I love the Angel brand.
In addition, there are a half a dozen new books, now added to my personal library, waiting to be read.
Since I’m on a webinar kick at the moment… Zooming here, there & everywhere. Don’t know when I’ll get to the books? They’ll sit on the shelf, taunting me, until I do.
My advice to other birthday peeps, "If you don't INDULGE yourself, nobody else will."
For the first time ever, no
butter cream frosting, people.
Stepping outside my comfort zone. I’m having a delicate Italian Crème Cake. Full of coconut, pecans & cream cheese frosting. My mouth is watering at the thought of it.
YUM. YUM.
Don’t know what my
daughters will be doing over the weekend. They are under no pressure to be here
for me.
One is too far away to participate. She has a new job being in charge. No vacay time, right now. Congrats. The other had a recent cancer scare. And her biopsy just came back BENIGN. It’s the REAL gift this year. Wonderful news.
I will treasure each card
and heartfelt greeting you all send. My friends & family, give me cause me
to pause, and reflect on what’s ‘really’ important.
I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the kitty cat kisses & love... from my dear Mira. I don’t know how long she has left. She is completely blind and managing to get by at 18. She's so brave. Her unconditional love helps keep me afloat.
Heifer International.
If you want to check it out. Here is the link below. You are under no obligation to donate. Just a unique way to contribute to humanity for future reference.
Memorial Day has a solemn purpose.
HONOR it ...
10 comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDDAY TARYTERR! That's a special one, indeed. Italian Creme Cake with coconut, pecans, and cream cheese frosting! You can't go wrong with that. : ) I'm so glad your daughter is Ok. Enjoy the scarab ring that you've been wanting and the bottle of perfume. The tea sounds delightful from France. All these dear gifts that are coming your way. And you so deserve it all. Happy Birthday to wonderful YOU!
love, ~Sheri
ps.....I had not been to a restaurant in over a year too, and just went to breakfast on Monday when a relative came to visit me. It was a strange feeling for me. So, I know how you feel. If you do go out, enjoy, but still be careful.
Happy birthday! Sounds like you'll be living it up. Good times!
Your agenda for this special weekend sounds perfect to me. Eat what you want, buy the things that please you - - INDULGE. A wristwatch is a good choice. I haven't had one in years, and I'm always wondering what the heck time it is. The scarab ring sounds intriguing. I never heard of Mariage Freres tea - I hope it's as delicious as the name...
Glad to hear your daughter's biopsy is benign - that's a fantastic gift in itself.
Take care, have a wonderful birthday, and savor the Italian Creme cake!
Jon just swiped the words right out of my brain... brat. 😁
Ya, when one gets to a certain age I think it's only responsible to put yourself first. That cake has MY mouth watering, too. Congratulations on your daughter's BENIGN results. (I'm still sweating my results, but figure no news is good news at this time.)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear one!
Happy birthday ! Enjoy your special day to the fullest. Hope you have a second piece of cake for me . It sounds delicious Glad you decided to go out. It's so much safer now that so many have been vaccinated May You have HAVE A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY !
Do enjoy yourself on your Birthday, Tarryterre, and all good wishes to you for a wonderful year ahead. We all have so much more to look forward to now and from reading this post, your birthday has got off to a GREAT start. The new watch and jeans treat to yourself, the ring and perfume from your husband, the books, and of course the dessert treats. Go celebrate and GO BIG !
As for whether or not you should dye your white hair, perhaps that was a rhetorical ? but I have not yet embraced my grayness. Maybe in a year or so my mind will change but since I was turning prematurely gray in my 30s and did not like the look, it may take awhile longer.
Hey lady in the cool jeans and great sounding Italian cake this has been a fun and well written Birthday NOTICE, Loved it. Sweet about your kitty, Glad she is still around. I know you will enjoy the perfume...
Love sent along with HAPPY BIRTHDAY, enjoy!
Sherry and jack down in NC.
WE had to come back to say, WE LOVED THE OPENING LINE!!!!
SWEET, Bless you girl hang in there!
Was the cake as good as it sounds? Hope it was fabulous.
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