42

Another birthday has come and gone. This one? My 42nd. It's funny but I don't see myself as 42, I still think of myself as I was a kid growing up on the farm out on Success Road, or as I was when I was in high school. Of course there is the realization that I am not in my teens anymore with all of the aches and pains that have somehow creeped their way into my joints, my back, the high blood pressure, the extra weight and on and on. So although I don't feel 42, I do feel 72 some days.

The birthday of 2011 started out realitivly early. I woke up around 8:30 and Dan and I got ready for the day's events. We headed out of the house and went to the TLC Nail Spa just down the road near my old stomping grounds near Polos West Apartments (although now called something else these days). We each got a pedicure followed by a manicure. They were very nice and the experience was relaxing and enjoyable. As we got the pedicure the fancy chairs were equipped with electronic massaging mechanisms while our feet were soaking in the bubbling water.

After the spa treatment we stopped back at the house and picked up Kevin. We went to Olive Garden for lunch. Following lunch it was on to the West Oaks Mall. We looked around in the perfume store and then ventured over to the tattoo shop there in the mall. I decided to get my second tattoo which I happily had them create. And what is it you may ask? The character of the Ohio University bobcat mascot wearing an OHIO shirt. I love it. Surprisingly it didn't really hurt. A little uncomfortable during but it didn't take long, not even an hour to complete.

After the tattoo we stopped briefly so I could pick up a bottle of my favorite wine, Mascotto. Then it was back to the house. Relaxed on the couch. Watched some TV, spent a little time on the computer, and was touched by all the wonderful birthday wishes posted on FaceBook. All in all it was a nice day, a great way to spend my birthday.

I am blessed to have such very caring people in my life and who love me. 42 is okay.
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