Y2/D358

Turned fifty-five today.

Me: I've lived half my life.
Mother: Actually more than that. Unless of course you plan on living until 105.
Me: Uh no.

So starting year fifty-five. Here's hoping it's better than years fifty-four and fifty-three, which frankly sucked beans.

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It rained. Not snow. Rain. So I was happy I took the day off. Also it rained in the apartment - because they need to fix the roof. It rained only in a very small section between the television and the entry way to my bathroom and bedroom and closet. And not that much rain - very little.
Probably because it came from the roof, which is three floors up. I'm on the third floor, there are six floors in the building. I have a feeling it was worse above me.

I slept until 7:30, got up, took a shower, made pancakes, watched television. Knitted, pulled apart knitting because I screwed up. It's still screwy - but better. Got flowers from Momma, and a card. With money. Because mother has given up on trying to figure out what we want. I was surprised I got money. It said from her and Dad, which was sweet. Talked to father - who was kind of lucid? I didn't talk to him for that long. The flowers required a bit of arranging - they came in a box from Pro-flowers along with a vase.

I tried to watch the film Drive My Car which has gotten rave reviews - but I fell asleep during it. (I admittedly did not sleep well last night.) I have no idea how I feel about the film - except that it put me to sleep. Clearly wasn't in the mood for it. I may re-watch Encanto - which I saw with mother over the Christmas holiday. It's apparently at the top of the music billboards, and for weeks held the number 1 and number 2 spot for "We Don't Talk About Bruno". Which amuses me to no end. They've even made parodies of the song.

I do like weird songs though...Beyonce's attempt at country is a favorite.
Daddy Lessons by Beyonce.
It's actually a really good song.

Also, love the song... The Lion Sleeps Tonight by The Tokens.

And these odd ones...

* Delta Dawn by Tanya Tucker (Although I first heard it by Helen Reddy)

* Angie Baby by Helen Reddy (which is kind of creepy when I think about it)

* Fancy by Reba McIntyre

And...

* One Tin Solider by Original Caste

Weird songs. I also like the much maligned Billy Joel tune - "We Didn't Start the Fire".

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While I spent the day alone - with only greetings via the phone and computer, it went well. I was fine with that. It was pleasant. Plus, plenty of greetings. Even BYT texted me a birthday greeting. As did bro and niece.

Made me feel a bit more connected to the world around me. I always feel better mood wise after my birthday for some reason. It's kind of like the wind down around New Year's, I guess?

Also this is a wonky time of year - weather wise - it snowed where my brother was, rained here. I'd hoped to take a walk, but no, too nasty out. So just stayed in and relaxed. It helped actually to do that - to veg. I've been tired lately.

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Here's the picture I took five years ago today, on my birthday in Costa Rica at exactly this time - 8pm. (I was born at 8pm apparently).