I'll Cry if I Want To

Today is my birthday. (happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me) This one is difficult -- the first one, really, that's thrown me for a loop -- though next year may be worse.

I'm 39.

Now, I know many of you have already attained this wonderful age and are probably snickering out there in the background... but the thing is:

I don't feel 39.

And alternately, I feel every day of it. My hips ache and my bones creak and I'm getting my own set of wrinkles.

I celebrated my birthday a day early yesterday by buying myself a little gift.

An eye exam and reading glasses.

*sigh*

I suppose it is better than the alternative and I have a lot more I'd like to accomplish in life, though when looking back I don't see a lot of accomplishments there (with the notable exception of my daughter and I had help in creating her), so I guess I'd better get busy.

Hey! I just thoguht of something... Charity gets to give me a birthday present by posting her blog today at The Wet Noodle Posse. I always love to read her stuff... I could probably read her grocery list and be entertained.

Two last things.

One:

Your Birthdate: January 11

Spiritual and thoughtful, you tend to take a step back from the world. You're very sensitive to what's going on around you, yet you remain calm. Although you are brilliant, it may take you a while to find your niche. Your creativity is supreme, but it sometimes makes it hard for you to get things done. Your strength: Your inner peace Your weakness: You get stuck in the clouds Your power color: Emerald Your power symbol: Leaf Your power month: November

What Does Your Birth Date Mean?

And two -- is it my imagination, or do Pat Benatar and Nora Roberts look like they could be sisters?





See?