Showing posts with label special occasions. Show all posts
Showing posts with label special occasions. Show all posts

Friday, May 8, 2009

happy 28

I turned 28 years old yesterday. A nice and quiet birthday without all the hoopla that some expect to have to celebrate the occasion. Nowadays, a nice dinner with the family and maybe a present or card is a nice touch. But I expect a big shindig every year by the time I hit 70! By then, just to be alive and kickin' is reason enough to throw a big par-tay! I envision myself being a Sophia Petrillo from "The Golden Girls". Spunky, wise, sharing stories of my colorful past, and always with a raffia handbag in tow full of butterscotch and other mystery items. Yes, that sounds about right.
J surprised me with a colorful bouquet of flowers! FINALLY! I say that only because I always tell him, I just want flowers. But the way his mind works is always a mystery to me. People say women are complicated, but I say men are just as complicated. They just hide their emotions better. We ladies let it all out! He thinks, "Okay, she says she wants flowers for Valentine's Day. But really she wants this mug decorated with red hearts and filled with hershey kisses." I guess it's the thought that counts. But when I say flowers, I really mean it! No hidden message there! But God love him he tries. And he did good yesterday.

And the dinner was delicious. Well of course, because I cooked it. haha! No no no, I kid! I was thinking of going out for dinner, but I was feeling a bit under the weather. So I decided to just cook up a prime rib. Horseradish and garlic crusted prime rib to be exact. And a corona with lime to top it off. Not much of a drinker, but it was nice to just loosen up a bit. Followed by three hilarious episodes of "The Golden Girls" before I hit the hay. That is one of my ultimate favorite shows! Three menopausal women and one old wise-crackin grandma is my idea of a good time! Man, I am getting old. Shut up Iris, you're only 28.

So I reflect on my 28 years of life so far, and it's been a roller coaster ride of ups, down, turns, screaming, and laughs. I wish for more laughs ahead and good times to come! Happy birthday to me.