Last night, for the first time that I can remember, I really had a case of the birthday blues. I didn't want to talk to anyone and I felt a combination of angry and scared. I can't really pinpoint why but I tend to think it's just the natural result of so many changes that have happened in my life this year. Plus I kept thinking, I'm half way through my 30's...

So this brings me to the title of my blog. I really wasn't excited to start my day today, but I have been pleasantly surprised that so many people remembered me on my birthday. G wished me a happy birthday the minute he woke up. My parents called me first thing this morning. Then my friend from 2nd grade called me. When I arrived at the high school, I found they had remembered me and made me cupcakes. Plus they all signed a card for me and one of the girls made me a pretty necklace/earring set that I put on right away. I like it a lot. When I got out of work today (late because I had students after for extra help), I had a message from G. This time he sang me happy birthday and left me a long message about how much he loves me and can't wait to be home and celebrate my birthday with me. Then I was super excited to see that many of my email friends have wished me a happy day through facebook and myspace and I was totally blown away when I saw Mary (elkhound) made me a special happy birthday post/ blog! Thank you so much Mary and also to all those who took time to write me a birthday wish.

I will let you know how dinner with my family is tonight.

P.S. I had to call my ex today to find out when I would be getting my support since he has a visitor up for the weekend and he didn't even wish me a happy birthday. I am not really surprised, but a bit disappointed. I shouldn't be. He barely remembered or recognized my bday when we were married. Just because I even bought the kids a card and small gift to give him for his birthday doesn't mean he should remember me. I mean- it's only 22 years that we've celebrated together!