And so the birthday celebrations keep on going….
For lunch I picked up a childhood friend who also turned 50 this year. She is having one of her most difficult years in a long time. She was diagnosed with a mental illness in her early twenties and so for more than half her life has struggled with her situation. I wish her life had turned out differently. In the midst of celebrating my half a century, I realize that she cannot share my joy regarding her own significant birthday. Still it was important for me to meet her today and share a meal. I cannot help but think that after 45 years that what is important is to extend all the care, kindness and understanding that I can muster. Every time we meet I try to keep this in mind.
Tonight, I FINALLY got together with two friends to celebrate our milestone birthdays. Each of us has reached a “special” birthday this year. We had an awesome time at Hu’s Asian Bistro tonight. We had a fantastic waitress, someone who extended great care and kindness to us. She was excellent at her trade and blessed us with several “gifts” that kept the bill affordable, including birthday desserts, as seen in this photo. Her smile and attentiveness made the evening all the better.
I would highly recommend Hu’s, by the way. My first visit to this restaurant will not be my last. The food was delicious and the ambience lovely. I am going to bed content with the food and conversation.
Peace,
Suzanne
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