Well, technically, this is my second morning at 41. I started my morning with a cupcake that I made for my birthday. I used a vanilla box mix and added turmeric, cinnamon, and ginger to the mix and the icing. Not my best breakfast, but after eating some chicken sausage, I am feeling great.

One of my partners took me to the MN Zoo for my birthday yesterday. I loved seeing the animals; I didn’t take any pictures; I just wanted to enjoy the moment out of my apartment.

Yesterday morning I went for my normal walk along the Mississippi River, and then I stopped by Lunds to buy myself flowers. Honestly, it was the perfect way to start my morning. I bought sunflowers and carnations. Now, before you disparage the purchase of carnations, you should know that they last a long time when in a vase. Buying flowers for myself is one way that I heal my heart. I am always looking to find different ways to love myself. My mind tells me that there is nothing to love, but if I can trick it into thinking that I deserve good things and flowers, maybe I will start to believe it.

My question to you, dear reader, is, how will you love yourself today?