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So I'm spending my birthday alone. Originally the plan was for me to go out drinking with some friends at the Shelter tonight and get royally trashed. Recent events being what they are though, I decided to stay in with the little lady for company, after all there's nothing more detestable than the boorishness of a 'Crying Drunk' and I know that's what would've happened if I went out for a few with the gang. Unfortunately with the storms having rolled in as hard as they have, Vee was unable to make it over (she, like me, is at the mercy of MARTA.)
So, nothing much else to do I suppose. Wait it out until sleep comes. Read. Think. That sort of thing. There was a lull in the rain right after midnight and I stepped out to the balcony. I stood out there for a few minutes soaking in the night air, feeling the wind on my face, listening to the thunder rumble through the empty streets while the cats snuggled around my legs, a glass of six dollar a bottle Merlot in my hand and savoring a slice of chocolate cake from the Publix Bakery.
Not the most glamorous of celebrations I suppose. But, goddess willing, there'll be another birthday next year and it'll be a blast. For now at least I know I had the chance. I didn't have to be here on my own. That's what counts in the end. Having your friends and family to love, everything else is... well just icing on the cake.
So let's see what the next year brings and until then I'll focus on doing whatever I can do to make the most of it and hoping for the best in the moments in between.
So, nothing much else to do I suppose. Wait it out until sleep comes. Read. Think. That sort of thing. There was a lull in the rain right after midnight and I stepped out to the balcony. I stood out there for a few minutes soaking in the night air, feeling the wind on my face, listening to the thunder rumble through the empty streets while the cats snuggled around my legs, a glass of six dollar a bottle Merlot in my hand and savoring a slice of chocolate cake from the Publix Bakery.
Not the most glamorous of celebrations I suppose. But, goddess willing, there'll be another birthday next year and it'll be a blast. For now at least I know I had the chance. I didn't have to be here on my own. That's what counts in the end. Having your friends and family to love, everything else is... well just icing on the cake.
So let's see what the next year brings and until then I'll focus on doing whatever I can do to make the most of it and hoping for the best in the moments in between.