Today is my birthday..

So I am 41 today. And that is not necessarily a bad thing. I received a copy of one of my favorite movies, Better Off Dead with John Cusack, who is one of my favorite actors. Now I have to wait for the kids to go to sleep to be able to watch it in peace. But I also have to stay awake...easier said than done these days.
My birthdays don't depress me. The lack of attention that is given on birthdays anymore depresses me. I try to make everybody's birthday a big fun day that is all about them. Sometimes I do it on a different day than their birthday so it is even more unexpected. Birthdays should be all about fun and having your favorite foods and being surrounded by people who love you. Libations should flow and presents should abound. I am not always able to throw a party for those I love as circumstances get in the way. And some people just plain don't like parties...
Every day should have the unexpected element. The best presents are the unexpected ones. The ones that are just because. I saw it in a window and it made me think of you. I turned a corner and there it was, screaming your name. I wish I could make everyone important to me feel like it's their birthday everyday. Especially the people who don't ever feel like it's their birthday...