Another One for the Books

Yet another birthday has come and gone

with not a lot of fanfare surrounding it but celebrated nonetheless. If anything, I am left feeling extremely loved and blessed.

From the early morning texts from my Day 1’s (childhood friends whom I remain tight with some 30-plus years later) to the Facebook posts dedicated to me and messages of birthday wishes – I was definitely feeling the love.

From the perfectly selected gifts by people who know me to a T to those who were just present – my heart is full.

So here’s to 43 (gulp). I’m not sure when I got this old but I’m thankful for the years I’ve been blessed with.

And now to sum up this past birthday weekend with a little something called 5 Senses Monday (borrowed from a friend who borrowed it from a friend … and now Tuesday because I fell asleep before actually posting lol) where you sum up your weekend via the five senses:

HEARING: screams and laughter from little kids to big kids on the Boardwalk rides … the click, click, click of the roller coaster making its way up the track to the top before the much anticipated first drop … seagulls … the recorded message played over and over to keep your hands in the ride at all times (I got it – thank you)

SEEING: a swarm of tan (and sunburnt) bodies playing on the beach … sail boats on the horizon of the Pacific against a bright blue backdrop

TASTING: corn dogs, roasted sweet corn, and churros … homemade lemon cake with lemon curd topped with lemon frosting (de-lish!) ... homemade corn tortillas … tacos (needless to say this was not a health-conscious birthday weekend)

SMELLING: seaweed and ocean air … citrus-scented sunblock … weed – at every turn (it’s Santa Cruz … and legal so to be expected) … freshly baked pizza

FEELING: sore from all of the walking and standing in long amusement park rides … the light-headedness and stomach-lurch with each drop of the pirate ship ride (my fav) … full from all of the delicious junk food … warmed – not just from the heat of the sun but a warmed heart by loved ones who made a lengthy drive just to spend a few hours with me for my born- day … appreciative that my hubby made it all happen because he loves me the way he does

**my heart is full**