Alternate title: It's My Party and I'll Plan if I Want To.
Wow, what a day yesterday was. The best birthday I have ever had. Of course, I say that every year...and I mean it. There really is no competition or expectations to met or exceed. I just hope for and receive a fabulous birthday...every year. I am sure a lot of it is my attitude. But it is also a control issue.
After an appointment yesterday morning (I got my hair did...and was looking good!) I stop by a bakery and picked up beautifully frosted cupcakes in various flavors. They were packaged so as to be a treat for the eyes and the mouth. Presentation is everything! I got back to my office with cupcakes in hand and proceeded to have a party ALL DAY. One of my lovely student assistants gifted me with bright Gerber daisies which adorned my desk and made me feel loved. I was able to quietly coerce many friends (fellow employees) to join me in a cupcake party throughout the day. One friend would stop by as another would leave. I felt loved all day.
Several of the party goers would exclaim that they did not know that it was my birthday and felt badly. I would quickly put them at ease explaining that this was all a part of my master plan. See as I entered the office yesterday morning I was able to exclaim proudly that it was my birthday and offer a party. If others know when your birthday is then awkward parties are hastily planned and executed out of a sense of obligation. I will have none of this. I am in control and will have the party I want. I was able to offer frosted delights and tales of birthdays past. I heard many stories of how others celebrate and cheered as I gathered even more fun ideas for future years. We had fun.
Birthdays are fun. As they should be. It is your own special day. A day to celebrate being born and being alive. Life is good. We should all celebrate our birthdays and honor the person we are and the friends and family that surround us. Hope you all have a Happy Birthday this year. I sure did!
Absolutely amazing! You have changed my perspective, or at the very least, challenged me to re-evaluate my perspective. I cannot stand having a Birthday at the end of December, but now, with newfound inspiration, I will try and look at it differently! Thanks!
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