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#732077 07/26/02 06:36 AM
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Today is supposed to be, in my book, a fun and special day - my birthday.

Yesterday afternoon I found out office mgr is restructuring office. For about a month I have been working under a supervisor I get along with. He's a good fit for me. But, today, when I arrive, I will have a new supervisor, a new cubicle, and all my personal stuff left in my office will have been gone through because half the office staff will be moved around.

I don't even know, officially, who my supervisor will be. I assume I will be doing the same duties. But, a change in my duties has been discussed a couple of times. So I don't know if I will have the new duties. Or the old ones.

And I have to be there 45 minutes early today to finish a flex-time agreement. So I don't have time to whine.

And yesterday I got a birthday card in the mail - one of the two cards I was looking forward to. And I can't find it. I'm really upset with myself. I just got home last night with a lot on my mind and it was late. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="images/icons/mad.gif" />

My children do have two small presents and a card for me. And I love them dearly and appreciate x making sure this was done - especially since he hasn't always done so. And I do love birthdays.

But after doing dinner with my children tonight, I have to take them to x for night. And then go home to no one but the two cats. My mom did ask what I wanted but she hasn't asked about plans.

It must be those blasted hormones but I'm just not feeling too good about how today is shaping up. <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" />

Sorry for whining but I don't often cry over having a birthday. <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" />

#732078 07/26/02 06:55 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by cinderella:
<strong>Today is supposed to be, in my book, a fun and special day - my birthday.
Sorry for whining but I don't often cry over having a birthday. <img border="0" alt="[Teary]" title="" src="graemlins/teary.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Happy Birthday! Cinderella. When I have a 'crappy day' where things just go from bad to worse, I just look to the sky and say, "God, thank you so much that I don't have many daze like today has been! If You give me more days like today, I'll be in the NutHouse!" And for some reason, it works - I feel better and go to sleep looking forward to a new day. And no, I didn't detect any whining on your part - we all have a bad day and with 'resizing' etc. going on, it sure is an uncertain world. Hang in there! Friday's on the way!
God bless, Harold

#732079 07/26/02 10:30 AM
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Hey Cinderella - Happy Birthday!!!!!

Wish I could draw little flowers pics but I can't but if I could I'd send u a whole bunch of flowers. You deserve everything good on your birthday, you're such a special person. I am sure your cats will love you for spending time with them but maybe something will still come up and you won't spend your bday alone tonight.

(I feel especially sorry because my bday was on the 11th and I spent it in bed with flu on my own - couldn't even speak on the phone as I got laryngitis.... so I know its not nice to be alone on a bday....)

Anyway hope your day has a wonderful turn around and is the best birthday yet!!

Love and care
Pantha

#732080 07/26/02 10:51 AM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUR ROYAL MAJESTY!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

<img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

Most royal highness,

I'm sorry to hear that your day is not all wine and roses today, for a lady such as yourself deserves the FINEST of days, with red roses delivered to home and work, and champagne all day long--topped off with chocolate cake! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="images/icons/grin.gif" />

However, since the princess has to visit the real world today, may I suggest two things to lift your spirits: 1) We throw an MB party for you and have all your friends tell you how much we love you...and send you ecards...and tell you how lucky we are to have you in our lives and what a big difference you've made. And 2) That you claim this day for yourself, and no matter WHAT any workplace commoner throws at you, you KNOW that you are a princess and you deserve a day JUST FOR YOU. Buy yourself some chocolate cake and put on Frank Sinatra and some candles and enjoy YOUR DAY!!

(I'll call ya later!)

Happy Birthday, Princess!!

CJ

#732081 07/26/02 11:05 AM
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Cinderella,

"It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to...."

Happy birthday!

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hope your day is better than you thought.

mine a month ago was bust except for the cake. I was home & mom made my favoirte chocolate cake with the fudge icing, that I can't make to save my life

my children never did get me a present, they did make a card. OS is suppose to finsh this drawing but ....... so I have been buying myself things, problem now I have spent too much. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="images/icons/frown.gif" />

again hope your day is better than you thought it would be

#732083 07/26/02 03:06 PM
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Well, let's see. I didn't have a wreck on the way to work. I didn't have to yell at d. S got yelled at for not doing what he was supposed to.

I ate breakfast alone - poptart - because no one else showed up.

I wore my new pink shirt to work. My smallest jeans seem to fit a little better this week than a couple of weeks ago. Is that for real or are they dirty?

I got to UPS and back on lunch hour and got something to eat while I drove.

My birthday flowers arrived from the diplomat. He must have had them super-sized. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="images/icons/shocked.gif" />

Have to leave work a little early this afternoon to go to son's Karate graduation - getting his yellow belt.

And I have no idea what children and I are doing tonight. Mentioned cake baking in the store Wednesday and bought supplies. Mentioned cakebaking in the kitchen last night and they weren't interested.

So, that's how today is shaping up. Have to take them to their dad's by 10 tonight. Don't know what to do after that. Maybe we should have a party on cj's bday party thread for me?


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