Happy Birthday

Happy birthday to me! I'm enjoying sunny Tampa with warm temperatures and beautiful scenery. Today I rode the streetcar from the convention center to my hotel in Ybor City, the historic 'cradle of Cuban liberty.' I took a long walk through the area past old buildings, historic markers, statues of men who built the area, lots of bars, tattoo shops, art galleries, and gays. What an interesting place! I celebrated with a delicious and healthy salad followed by yummy gelato and warm chocolate chip cookies at the hotel. So, I'm celebrating alone, but already had several early birthday treats last week. Robin took me to Amigo's, Donna cooked me dinner and gave me a gift card, Keri sent me a beautiful scarf and precious beagle pillow. I enjoyed the scarf today as a wrap in chilly meeting rooms. And I had several calls, emails, and texts today. So, even though I'm physically alone, I'm really surrounded by love and friendship. It's been a good day.