(Not 36) Thoughts on Turning 36

Today I turn 36, which sounds much older than I feel. It seems fitting that I would be starting my fall quarter of classes today. I’m also thankful because we all had a stomach bug over the weekend but everyone is miraculously feeling better! I try not to be a diva about my birthday, but nobody wants to spend their birthday in bed and/or caring for a sick child. My parents are taking me and John out to lunch at one of my favorite restaurants in Georgetown, Monument Cafe, and then we’re going to dinner and for ice cream tonight at the Domain.

Here are a few memorable moments from 35: