So, as my birthday week comes to a close, I am slightly melancholy at how fast this last year flew by. I always feel like I suffer from the post-birthday blues, as it’s so lovely to receive cards and wishes from the people that love you. It’s not everyday that it gets to be all about you…wedding days and babies being born run a close second, as tokens of appreciation seem to overflow…but birthdays are just fun and special and I’ve always loved them.

Wednesday night my dear friends Emily and Kate took me to a darling French bistro for many glasses of wine and some coq au vin, which was so delicious! We laughed and had the best time. They generously gave me an IOU for a Saturday “girl’s day”, including a mani/pedi gift certificate and money towards cupcakes at Sweet Mandy B’s. Something to look forward to as the cold days seem to drag on and on!

Vann’s last class of the quarter is today. It would be a huge understatement to say that I’m happy about that. We’ve had some pretty late nights this week…I am a natural night owl, and would love any reason to stay up, and with Vann typing away until midnight or so, I’m more than happy to work my way through a whole season of “24”. This is NOT good for the morning routine, however, and my gym attendance and general “taking care of myself” is suffering. I will be happy to have a couple weeks to get our life and house in order before he is back at it.