That’s how old I am today. A year ago today I was getting ready to celebrate my birthday with a group of people, some of whom I invited not out of any desire to have them there, but out of obligation. PB and I weren’t dating, but I managed to convince him to be my ride, even though he lived on the other side of town. After dinner and drinks, he took me out to the Melting Pot for dessert. He also gave me a gift certificate for a massage.

This year, he is the only person I’m celebrating with tonight. We’ll celebrate tomorrow with other friends. I’m looking forward to this year’s festivities much more than last year’s.

It’s been a year of ups and downs, but the overall trend was up. I’m excited about the next year.