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| Birthday cupcake and candle at Avellino's |
I dressed and headed out the door to the bus and made my way to the coffee shop for a quick cup of coffee and mentioned that I'd take my birthday coffee (always free) when I got back after my workout. And indeed I did, and while I was sitting there reading the wonderful comments on Facebook from friends and family, the staff behind the counter came out singing "Happy Birthday" to me, carrying a fabulous carrot cupcake adorned with a huge lighted candle! I was so touched and realized how much it matters to have people recognize your special day.
I mean, everybody has a birthday, so I was thinking that it's just not that big a deal. But you know what? On Facebook I see birthday wishes from every part of my life: skydiving friends, people I worked with before retirement, Bellingham friends, blogging friends, and my family, with all of them scattered across the world. I'm having trouble letting it all in.
And it's just noon on my special day. I get to spend the rest of it with my guy, doing whatever makes me happy. Looking ahead at the next twin prime numbers, 101 and 103, I've got to keep myself in shape if I'm going to be celebrating them! Until then, I will continue to enjoy every day as it comes, and will remember how very blessed I am.
:-)
Sending birthday wishes your way sweet lady, you are such an inspiration to us all throughout blogland and beyond .......
ReplyDelete" A bit of a Buzz Lightyear quote :) "
Hope you are enjoying your special day !
~Jo
It's your birthday?! I knew today felt extra special for a reason!! Have a great day! xo
ReplyDeleteawww! a very, very happy and healthy year ahead wished for you!! love the carrot b-day cake! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy day to you, my friend!!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular. You are in so many ways....
Hugs,
J.
Doesn't it feel great to have all of us wishing you well?
ReplyDeleteDoesn't it feel great to have all of us wishing you well?
ReplyDeleteWell, happy birthday! I didn't know you were a mathematician. Things like prime and composites are interesting. Cool that the next ones are 101 and 103.
ReplyDeleteDJan, you are very much in your prime! So glad to hear you had a special day on YOUR day..
ReplyDeleteSounds like your day was very special. Hugs, my friend. Hope I'm around when you celebrate 101 and 103. ;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I hope you had the best day ever! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Love the cupcake. That was so nice of the coffee shop staff to do that.
ReplyDeleteA very happy birthday to you. You are special and of course they realise that in the coffee shop. I hope the rest of your day was magical too.
ReplyDeleteI predict that at some point, you won't just be the world's oldest woman, but will be trekking all those trails with full mental capacity and all the pundits will be scratching their heads....You're going to outlive us all. Happy birthday DJAN!
ReplyDeleteNaturally, I'm here late.....but I will wish you a belated happy day. I hope you did something exciting for your special time!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday and may you continue to live life to the full.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! And I am pretty sure you will give the 101 and 103 a run.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday, DJan.
ReplyDeleteAloha from Hawaii.
How sweet! Carrot cake is delicious, too. Sounds like you probably had a great prime birthday. :) :)
ReplyDeleteA belated happy b'day from the East coast. Keep in shape? At the rate you're going you'll get to 107 or 109!
ReplyDeleteAh to be 73 again. Seriously, I almost missed your day--well I dd miss it-- but at least not all together. Delighted that you had a great day and wishing you a great 73rd year.
ReplyDeleteAnd you do not look 73 at all, DJan! You are so beautiful and youthful looking. I can truly attest to that since I saw you in person.
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