I turned 36 on Sunday. I was concerned as to how a Birthday would be in the new normal aka hibernation. To be honest I was happy to just let it slide and go on like any other day. I'm not saying this for sympathy but moreso because Birthdays aren't really a big deal to me, age doesn't worry me and also i'm not really into big bashes.
However, my people were not prepared to let it slide. Beautiful gifts began arriving in the mail. Hampers, flowers, plants, jewellery. So thoughtful and all things to enjoy in our home where we are spending most of our time like all our fellow Australians.
This was beautiful and unexpected but brought me those warm fuzzy feelings that were the same as if they were standing in front of me handing these things with a hug and a kiss. It was like a warm embrace with every delivery.
On the day I had a couple of hours to myself in which I painted my nails, got a coffee and watched some trashy tv. I spoke to many friends and didn't have to think about any meals - Dean took care of everything, we even had special champagne and a cake.
We had a zoom date with my family where I blew out candles and got Happy Birthday sung to me. My besties set up a Houseparty with both tears and lots of laughter.
It was a perfect day and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it! Dean kept apologising for not being able to take me out, for not being able to get me what he wanted to get me, for all these things that I couldn't have cared about.
The sun was shining, we are safe and healthy, I spoke to everyone I love and I got spoilt.
It's amazing how we have adapted.
Thank you, I am grateful x
Commentaires