Thank you anyway….
Posted on | July 25, 2006 | 5 Comments
So, yesterday didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to. After a painfully numb conversation, I turned my phone off. So, thank you to those that called. The messages made me feel better this morning. I went to bed last night just wanting the day to be over. It was a shit birthday, honestly. I don’t think I’ve ever felt more discounted…but hey…that’s life I guess.
I so I started this morning anew. The beagles and I ran, through the wet dark, and over still puddles. We dashed across Virginia, and their ears flew back like flags in the wind. With each street I ran away from the darkness that’s plagued me for months. I ran like my heart was on alight – a huge bonfire of possibilty. Every now and again the low-hanging shrubbery urged me along. Scratchy leaves willed me forward. I felt my breath steady. My feet flew. And as dawn rose, I ran beyond my despair to Nebraska Street. My reward fluttered her wings at me to get my attention. A red-shouldered hawk peered at me from atop a telephone pole. I walked backwards, and marvaled at her quick eyes and sun-kissed plumage. Then I felt like everything settled in. I righted myself and l knew I had been relieved of the sadness and the tears. Perhaps I had a crap birthday, but there’s always tomorrow to celebrate.
Speaking of which, my birthday celebrations will be on August 5th. We start a Babo’s at 6:30 and then booby bar from there. Get your dollar bills ready, and bring me presents, damnit!
My other observation for the morning. These runs are making Pip more hyper. I didn’t think it was possible, but it’s true. I know the house will be trashed when I get home. He will probably get into D’s office trash (all paper…so it’s no big deal) and will knock all of the blankets off my couch. But hey…it’s home. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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July 25th, 2006 @ 8:11 am
I’m glad you ran this morning…and the beagles were oh so happy. I think you got off to a bad start yesterday, so it just went downhill from there. You can celebrate another day!
July 25th, 2006 @ 10:24 am
I will….I am going to start celebrating UN-birthdays. They are more my speed… not the traditional thing. Oooohhh – or I can pick a NEW birthday….hmmm decisions.
July 25th, 2006 @ 10:44 am
Un – bIrthdays?
can we call you alice, now?
Have a great UN Birthday, today!
If your picking new birthdays, i think October 21st sounds good…
July 25th, 2006 @ 10:46 am
well all need cool hats and a mouse or was it a rat… and we can have a crazy “tea” party at your place. hehehehe
I am going to watch alice now.. and sing
“have a very merry un-birthday”
July 25th, 2006 @ 11:08 am
ROFL.. I think I would be better as the Cheshire Cat.
But funny hats are fun… I wold wear a funny hat.