I feel a little odd about posting a self-centered, glee-filled post given that other people are having a very bad day, but I only have a little over an hour left to bask in my fortieth birthday.
What with being hellishly busy the past couple of months, and with things falling this close to the holidays, I really didn't get around to planning a big bash or a lot of fuss. That can come later in the year. Anyhow, today I spent mostly with my mom, and having the kind of relaxed, stress-free day that was the best kind of celebration I could have envisioned. I treated myself to much-needed a day off from work.
My big gift was a splurge at Lush. I picked out several bath bombs, and upon hearing that it was my birthday, the store manager added one more bath bomb to the stash as a freebie. Then, a long, leisurely lunch at an excellent Italian restaurant, an afternoon spent cooking (bolognese sauce) and lounging by the fire with knitting, and then dinner with my mom and stepdad. I was able to touch base via phone with my dad a few times and make plans to meet up for dinner next weekend.
And now, I am home and relaxing with my cat, my knitting, and a generous whiskey and soda.