I have heard of people who, as they get a bit long in tooth, want to forget about birthdays and even say they do not exist any more. WHY in the world would anyone want to:
not get several phone calls
not have a birthday cake
not have a lunch with their spouse
not get TWO new tennis hats
Yep, I think one should always embrace birthdays and celebrate. After all we do know many who can no longer celebrate birthdays so go for it! I received several phone calls and that was nice.
It was a good day. I am now saying that it is a GOOD thing to be 73. I know, I am kind of old but still not bad. Before I played tennis at 10:30 Terry and I went to the store as she needed to get some things and then we stopped at a post office to mail a package. It was court time at 10:30 and I was happy with my play. Even tho my partner and I did not win we played almost even against two players who I thought should have beaten us easily. Then it was off to lunch and of course we found a place where the birthday meal is free! After we came home Terry made me a cake. I do not remember the last time I got a birthday cake. I am guessing it was many years ago. This cake was a spice cake with vanilla frosting. It was delicious. I had to have a piece for breakfast. Why not, there is nothing wrong with celebrating the day after as well!
I will be playing on the 70+ team this morning at 11:00. Greg and I will play court #3. When I got the word that I would be playing on court #3 and with Greg I was put off BUT then I thought I will take it on as a challenge and make sure I have fun. Greg and I did play in the morning yesterday and we played pretty well together. Funny, I feel I am a better player than many give me credit for. Wonder if I am alone? Well in sports one is supposed to be confident right?
We should have great weather for the match with temps in the upper 60s. Tomorrow my team (60+) plays at home. I THINK I will put a good team on the courts so will see how we do. I have Karl and Rich on court #2 for the third week. I would like to move them to court #1 and move myself to court 2 but for now they want to stay put.
Oh my I woke up way too early this morning. As I tumbled out of bed the clock showed 4:20. What is a person to do? Maybe when I come home after the match a nap will be in order.
Here we are already almost into the second month of the new year and the new decade. Time does go by so fast. Ruby's birthday is coming up February 1st and I think I should get busy and make cards for way ahead. Last year I had all the cards made by the end of April. It was so nice to just go to the box and pick out the card instead of making it at the last minute. I will see IF I have the "get up and go" to get it done.
I had eggs with olives and cheese in them and then sausage on the side for breakfast. Of course there was the cup of FP too so I feel I am good to go for the day.
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