Birthday Week

I just got back from Virginia last night.  I had a fantabulous time with the family and friends - as anticipated.  I had to get out of Kuwait for this special occasion because I was determined to make it better than other sucky occasions earlier this year - and it worked.

[I'm not writing anything more about Desert Guy, Teddy, or even The Romanian.  All that is off the radar.   New life has begun and I'm happy (Mashallah); despite some misguided attempts by the aforementioned players to the contrary.  You can't start a new chapter if you keep re-reading the book....  bygones.  Adios.  Vija con Dios.]

I had several very good/very deep conversations with my sister.  She has helped me put things into perspective and has let me see a righteous path towards solving my recent difficulties.  I feel so much more centered and grounded and I feel good about myself.   My mom always does that for me too.  This time around, I had the added bonus of being in the company of two of my long-time friends in DC for a birthday dinner.  Everything was just content. 

It was Spring in Washington - which is probably my favorite place to celebrate the season.  Everything was green and the flowers were out this week in particular.

I had a lovely flight back - slept most of the way - and woke up this morning at 3am (which means I'm going to crash sometime this afternoon).   

I can't wait to go visit my buddies; South on Thursday night and North sometime in-between now and then.  I miss them.

Thanks to all of you who sent me birthday wishes. :)