If The Shoe Fits

…and it’s on clearance, you should get it. IJS.

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The top two were birthday presents to myself, and the bottom pair is being gifted to me by one of my birthday twins, Tarheelgal!

Funny thing is, I started to get those ankle boots a couple of months ago. Glad I waited!

They Don’t Count

I’ve decided that birthday calories don’t count, because I just smashed this salmon dish:

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And when I got back to my cousin’s house, I ate one of these:

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So…yeah. They don’t count. LOL!

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I think I actually said that last night, around midnight. LOL! It’s an interesting birthday. One of those middle years between 35 and 40. I feel pretty young, mentally. Every now and then my body reminds me that I’m not 20, but it’s cool.

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Yep. All my parts. Even the creaky ones, like my knees and hips. 🙂

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Today has been pretty relaxing so far. I wish my sisters could’ve stayed another day. I got a birthday song (Stevie Wonder style), and while I wasn’t looking, my sister Pam slipped a birthday card into my bag. I wish HH could’ve come with us this weekend. I talked to him briefly last night, but he was so sleepy he probably doesn’t remember half of that conversation. LOL!

At some point today, I need to hit the gym. I looked online and there is a Anytime Fitness about 5 miles from where I’m staying. I should start this new year of life on a high note, right?

Truthfully, I just need to burn some calories for the cupcake(s) I plan to eat later this evening. I know. Don’t stone me. It’s my birthday. I’ll be good tomorrow.

I have gotten birthday emails from a couple of studios in Charlotte, offering a complimentary class in celebration of my birthday. I plan to take advantage of those, as soon as I can schedule the classes in to my week.

Is Denny’s the only place where you get a free meal for your birthday? 😀

Anywho, thanks for all the love and well wishes. I think know 38 is going to be a great year!