The 5 year anniversary ....

of my 30th birthday occurred today. Or 14 year anniversary of my 21st ... but that sounds REALLY bad! Yep. 35. That seems so old, but then again, everyone else is 1 year older too, so whatever. Our neighbor (he's 32 or something) asked if it bothered me that I was already 35, even though I don't "LOOK like I'm 35" ... gee, thanks. But it doesn't. I've experienced and accomplished a crapload in those 35 years, and I'm thinking things are just starting to get good. :) I had a GREAT day! Cards, emails, phone calls, and gifts from my fan club members ... it was fantastic. So Thank You! Cameron made me a card and gave it to me this morning when he woke up. And he had a half day, but regrettably informed me that "if it weren't his student teacher's last day, and if he didn't have tests, that he'd just stay home with me. But I have to go; I can't get zeros on my tests." He seemed saddened by the fact that I had 3.5 hours to spend by myself, but there really was nothing he could do what with his prior engagements and busy schedule and all. :) I told him that was okay, and that when I picked him up at noon, we would go to lunch. Asked him if he'd be my lunch date ... he wanted to know where we were driving through. Nope - not that kinda lunch. We went to Uncle Bears Bar and Grill, had a fantastic lunch on the patio, celebrated with a corona or two, okay, I did, Cam had a Coke. Did a little shopping. Bryan brought me home a gorgeous bouquet of flowers ... see above, and the makings for my requested birthday dinner: BBQ'd rib-eyes, sauteed mushrooms, asparagus, and of course a cocktail or two. :) We had ice-cream sundaes for dessert. Kailee and Alex called me on my cell before popping over to bring me roses, and sang happy birthday - luckily I didn't catch it in time - because I was able to save the message. :) So adorable! All in all it was a great day! Cam has tomorrow off - Good Friday, and my day should be over about 11:00, so I think we're going to do a little shopping. To use some gift cards. :) Having a birthday really isn't that bad, at whatever age, when you consider the perks!