Birthday Thoughts

It may be my birthday, but a couple weeks ago I proved I am definitely not ready for 28. As in...I put my Continuous Glucose Monitor in the washing machine. After the cycle completed, and after I exhausted my rogue CGM search party, I came face to face with said CGM...he was vibrating spastically with no sign of life from the color screen. Poor thing.

But that wasn't even the most embarrassing part. I also had to explain to multiple representatives on the phone at Dexcom how much of an idiot I was...while at work...so now my husband, family, Dexcom people and co-workers know that I am truly incapable of taking care of myself/things. Oh boy.

We're all better now save my wallet and dignity.

Also, I'm no good at receiving surprises, but Chris disregarded that history and surprised me anyway with a quaint getaway for two at the historic Hotel Galvez on Galveston Island. We had a gorgeous beach view, woke up to watch the sunrise, and relaxed with a couples massage! I love him so gosh darn much, and I'm thankful that he's been a huge part of my life for the past 7.5 years!

And thank you, random jetty message, for the sweet reminder.

Here's to going into year 28 with all my heart.

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