Had a great birthday!

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While I didn't do anything but work on my birthday yesterday, it was great. I have a wonderful job where my co-workers are supportive. My family is very supportive of me being away from home. I just feel very blessed.

My car is totally fixed which is great since I am responsible for Northampton County. So I am living out my dream of working a daily paper and gaining writing and life experience. And a few more weeks, I will have insurance. I am looking for a therapist so I can continue to recover. One thing I do know, my co-workers love to eat. Yesterday, my boss treated me to lunch for my birthday. Later, we had appetizers, cake and hot tea at a going away party for the publisher. Today, there was the company wide staff meeting with sausage biscuits, bagels, various cakes, various fruits with chocolate milk and orange juice. And with all of this I remained calm and not worried. So things are definitely looking up.

I had a great weekend with my son and hubby. My son got a new Marvel Comics bookbag and Wolverine underwear. It's fun shopping with a three-year-old.

Daily Dose

1. Having a great birthday!

2. Enjoying life!

Comments

  1. KimOctober 13, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Happy, happy birthday! Things seem to be going so well and that makes me happy for you :)

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  2. xxxOctober 14, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    A big beautiful happy birthday to you.
    Wish I was there to share cake, a laugh and a smile.
    hugs for you and all the best wishes
    x Ribbon

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  3. AnonymousOctober 14, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday! So glad to see you are doing so well. MM

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  4. Arielle Bair, MSW, LSWOctober 17, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Happy birthday! The 13th is my birthday too. :) Glad things are going well for you.

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