I have great friends that I’m neglecting
I’m working 3 jobs right now because I’m putting every extra dollar on my debt. I’ve been neglecting my family, too (meaning my mom and sister, not my son). But, they will be there when I can stop working like a crazy person.
On to my story…
We had our annual December birthday celebration tonight at the our local hang-out bar. I had a blast and the cake was my favorite — chocolate! Five of our group have December birthdays.
I’m at the age now where I get the “drinking age verified” wristband without being carded. I’m the second oldest of the group. The oldest is only 6 months older than I am.
I am upset that I wasn’t invited to the dinner before the party at the bar and my name wasn’t on the cake this year, a sure sign that being out of site is being out of mind. It’s my own fault. I even forgot this month was my birthday until I was invited to the birthday party for the others, so if I forget, I guess I can’t really expect anyone else to remember. It’s ironic because I just wrote an article about the value of our attention on my TDC blog, and I’m guilty of not giving my friends enough time and attention to fully include me in the birthday celebration.
I was good (financially). I only spent $10 tonight, and I had $30 in the budget for the special occasion. That extra $20 is going on the debt. I spent $10 on my own cover charge and I bought my own diet Cokes. My friends were buying the drinks (thank you!). I don’t drink much alcohol, so buying me a drink is pretty insignificant comparatively.
I am off to bed. I’m very sleepy and it’s very late. I have to be at the library tomorrow this afternoon at 2 for 5 hours of tutoring. My students have mid-terms this week and are cramming sessions in where ever they can. Come on Thursday! My last heavy work night will be Wednesday before the last day of tests on Thursday. Then I can focus on reconnecting with my family and friends and blogging for a few weeks before school starts again.
