Thanks to the play Rent I know now exactly how many minutes have passed between my 26th and my 27th year on earth. Today was kind of a surreal birthday. In preparing for my last exam as a first year law student tomorrow, I sort of forgot that my birthday was even today. Being that my mother always made my birthday seemingly the most centrifugal day of the year my whole life, I was pretty shocked that my birthday snuck up on me so suddenly.
But, it was actually quite a nice and low-key day. My beautiful and wonderful law school girls brought me wine, cupcakes and chocolate to the study room today. And tonight the whole group met up at Taco Boy for a few drinks and some delicious tacos. I'm so lucky to have such fantastic and thoughtful friends to support me and celebrate me in my old age!!
On top of that, before 9 am I had already received birthday wishes from Alison, Dad, Jane, and Mom. Throughout the day I received countless well-wishes from a myriad of friends.
I have felt extremely loved all day, but also an overwhelming and intermittent sense of sadness that Grandmama is not here. Every year of my whole life I've received a card and a birthday call from Grandmama. This year's silence was heart wrenching, but I still feel extremely fortunate for everyone that did celebrate for and with me.
What a difference one year makes. For all the sadness that occurred during 26, I also had great fortune and opportunity. I hope 27 brings the same!
