Well, it happened today at about 2:45. My school blackboard went to the land of the retired blackboards. Remember last year I was lamenting whether I could change my blackboard for a clean, white, pristine whiteboard? During recess our custodian, Ben, came across the playground hauling a BIG box with the new whiteboard in it. "Is that one for Me?" I asked tentatively. "Yes," replied Ben with a huge smile. "Today?" I asked. "Yes," stated Ben, "Right now." "Oh, I don't know if I'm ready for the change!" I moaned. In 30 minutes my choice was determined and I had on my wall the new whiteboard. It will take some getting used to, but it was sure fun writing on it with dustless blue marker. It is smaller that my old chalkboard and so there is a three foot space on the side that Ben said he would paint with blackboard paint if I wanted, so I could have the best of both worlds.
Well, yesterday was my birthday.I woke up kind of depressed because on my next year birthday I will be 60! So, I only have one more year to prepare for that milestone. You see how this all works? As you get older you have less time to prepare for the times you don't want to have happen! That philosophy could drive anyone to drink! It drove me right to my chocolate box and Dr. Pepper. I eat chocolate all the time but only have DP when I am really stressed!! Anyway, the day turned out amazing! Here is a list of all the things that happened today:
-phone calls and text messages
-flowers
-chocolate
-stuffed bears
-cards
-dinner
-movie
-silly string
-millipedes at school
-visitors at school
-lunch from Pei-Wei (Chinese)
-seeing old friends
-love
-hugs
-money
-letting go of fears
I am so blessed to have a rich and full life, one filled with good health and much love. Thanks to all who expressed "Happy Birthday" wishes to me in what ever form they took. I love you.
