Final Birthday Tally

Hour at which I got to bed the night before due to anxiety-related insomnia - three

"Happy Birthday" signs around the house from Nellie when I woke up - nine

Gift from Mom and Dad - Wonder Woman cookie jar

Birthday evening activity - buying Bryan's first Mac at the Apple store

Shopping excursion - Lush in Water Tower, where I smeared glitter on Bryan's arm that is still turning up in the crooks of his elbows and in his hair

Birthday Dinner - Cheesecake Factory - corncake tamales, pulled BBQ pork sandwich, strawberry martini

Birthday cake from Nellie and Teresa - chocolaty and yummy

Number of days until I see Bryan again, because of the delivery of his new Mac today - at least three

Number of times I will write about this particular birthday after this post - zero