What Makes the World Go ‘Round?

The thing I love most about my birthday is that I always feel loved and appreciated! It's a major ego boost to have so many people just thinking about you on your birthday, isn't it? It's hard not to spend the whole day smiling, even if the day isn't what you expected.

My birthday today started a bit wobbly. I managed to wake up on time even though I forgot to set my alarm, so that was a good thing. But I had to take a shower in the creepy basement shower because the husband is working on the tile in the upstairs shower. I was dreading this experience, but it actually wasn't too bad. He cleaned the shower for me and it was kind of nice to get hot water almost immediately, being that the basement shower is in closer proximity to the water heater.

As I was getting ready for work, I got a phone call from the credit card company. Yesterday, they called me because some "suspicious" charges appeared on my account. Turns out, someone had been using my credit card number. You feel so violated when something like that happens. Luckily, the charges had not posted yet, so I called where most of the charges had been made and had them cancel the charges before they went through. I was also lucky that the total of the charges was under $100. This morning, they were just verifying some of the activity. My heart sure skips a beat when you answer the phone and it's the "Fraud Department" of the credit card company!

My commute was smooth, arrived almost on time to work, and when I got to my desk, there were presents and cards all over! Such a nice surprise, and my boss, who was out sick today, sent not only presents, but a tray of treats to share with the office in honor of the day! Next, I got to hear a hilarious story of a "set-up" date from a colleague, and she and another colleague took me out to lunch, which was very enjoyable.

It's been a nice, quiet day, and a "GOOD" day, even though a nap would have made it even better!

My boss sent me an e-mail today that said this, and I just thought this was a wonderful self-esteem lifter and wanted to share.

What Makes the World Go ‘Round?

Some say that:

Love makes the world go ‘round,
or
Music
Money
Wants
Denial
Geeks
Blogging
Cake
Chocolate, but
Moon mechanics literally make the world go ‘round

But I’d say, it is YOU, Marcy!

You move our information from paper to internet, from one person’s desk to those across the sea, from a personal letter to a widespread story, from hidden text to highlighted portions. You bring a smile, tell a joke, deflate tension.

I am celebrating at every opportunity, the ways that you make my/our world go ‘round, giving a sense of family, and fostering a light-hearted atmosphere... I am celebrating your ability to make our world go round today and in the days to
come!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Thanks to all for the uplifting thoughts and messages! I feel very loved!