MY BIRTHDAY

The sun came up
I saw the new day
I turned 49
And yet feel the same.


So here I am
Feeling bigger than life
I don't feel any older
though my aching body
tells me otherwise


Mi chica stayed with me
To help celebrate
She took me out to lunch
And yes, she even payed


Here we are together
Gosh, don't we look nice?
Say cheese for the camera
And give me a smile


We were both very hungry
So I screamed to the chef
Please don't burn my carnitas
Or I'll leave without paying


The chef just looked at me
And laughingly said
Do not worry about your carnitas
As I assure you they are safe


He presented the outcome
And must have seen by my smile
That I approved of his masterpiece
Of culinary art


Ichiban, Teppanyaki
Was the restaurant of choice
Here the Japanese dishes
Were cooked with great joy


Yes, mi chica was happy
As this smile will attest
Thank you so much my baby
Now everyone knows you are the best

To say I had a good time is an understatement, it is always nice to deviate from the daily routine to do something different, the fact that mi chica got the day off to spend it with me was a great gift indeed. So what if she went to get a manicure and pedicure, she made sure to let me now it was all done just for me, and you know what, I believe her.

I was overwhelmed by the amount of phone calls, emails, bix comments and blogger comments all wishing moi a happy birthday. I really appreciated all of you making me feel special.

Thank you everyone, you all are a great family to me.