Yeah last year I was in Scotland at the school. It's in this big castle and I locked myself in the dungeon with a tv, dvd player and lots of chocolate. I told anyone that disturbed me for anything less than world ending would have their world ended and if they mentioned my birthday I would tie them to the rack.

I've already told Danny we don't celebrate my birthday. We don't even mention it. He was okay with it. One less date for him to try and remember, which apparently he's bad at.

Thirty is a really good goal (and how sad is it that I know it's a really good goal) It's hard but it gets easier. I don't miss my Mom any less but not having her hurts less. How long has it been for you?