WannaBeGythaOgg

Aging graciously

As of yesterday, I'm now less than a year away from the big four-oh.

I work with some great people. One of the groups for which I provide MIS-type support is a customer service team. We had to attend a work function over the weekend, and in honor of my birthday, they gave me a gift of some top-shelf tequila since they know I love margaritas. (The local liquor store guy was horrified by the idea that I'd use this ritzy stuff as part of a mixed drink.) My teammate also bought me some birthday drinks, and yesterday, I was presented with a beautiful flower assortment in a cool vase. They even complimented me by saying they had no idea I was that close to 40.

I'm suddenly a lot less worried about the next birthday. Having friends who make me feel appreciated and with whom I had some good laughs this weekend has put things in perspective.

Normally my birthdays are unremarked, or worse, are more stressful than the average day. This year, however, I really enjoyed it. If you ladies ever read this, I want to thank you for making my last birthday in the under-40 decade fun and special.

posted by PratchettFan @ 10:50 AM