Sunday, January 24, 2010

Many Happy Returns


I have always been a birthday diva. Big party, lots of food, get dressed up, the day flies by. I floated on air from the moment I woke up. While some people hate the occasion, my birthday was my favorite day of the year.

Which is why I don't quite know why I don't feel right on this, my first birthday post-cancer. I mean the American Cancer Society is the official sponsor of birthdays, right?

This afternoon, when I go to radiation and they ask me my birthdate, I am sure there will be bells and whistles and hot fudge. The technicians will pop out of a cake. Drinks will be on the house.

I guess the problem is, like Candlestick Park, my birthday was just fine without a sponsor.

It's ironic that I don't want a fuss. I like fuss. I like holidays, I love New Year's Eve, I love parties. St. Patrick's, Mardi Gras, you name it, I'll celebrate it, and decorate cupcakes for it.
Maybe on the next go around, when everything's not a first, I will no longer sense cancer's shadow. I will be celebrating the people and things I love, not just escaping with my life.

Still in 2010, my husband and I will be heading to the Eastern Sport Show for St. Valentine's Day. This year camouflage is more my speed then red lace and satin.

Suzanne

4 comments:

  1. Happy Birthday Suz! Hoping all of your birthday wishes come true!
    xoxo
    Deb

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  2. so here is an update...they actually had party horns at rads!!!
    I got a big kick out of that.
    I think the staff may have needed the cheering up more than me, they are dealing with a lot of anxious patients after the article in yesterday's New York Times about radiation medical mistakes.

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  3. Happy birthday Suzanne! May every day be a celebration, quiet or fussy. xoxox Laurie

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