Go Showty, It's Your Birfday

For the past couple of years, we have gone to Palm Springs for my birthday. I love it there. It's so relaxing. This year, however, we decided not to go because it is soooooo hot and I can't really be in the sun while having radiation and I am not comfortable going without my wig yet. I was actually really sad about it. I wanted to do something though. I completed chemo like a champ and I wanted to celebrate.

My parents took me, John and my bro to Solvang for the weekend. I wasn't sure how I'd feel. My leg muscles are still pretty sore and weak and I can't really drink. But I didn't care. I needed to get out of my apartment, even if it was to sit in a hotel room for 2 days.

We had a nice, relaxing time. John and I stayed in the private cottage at Wine Valley Inn and it was great. We had our own kitchenette, fireplace, patio and hot tub AND we got to bring Bert. We went to our favorite restaurant, Succulent Cafe twice. We had Mexican food and a really nice, organic dinner for my birthday at Root 246. My parents surprised me with a red velvet cake (yes a whole cake), which was delicious. We went to Sarloos and Sons/Enjoy Cupcakes in Los Olivos and had cupcakes while drinking wine. I allowed myself half a glass.

I also got some great gifts. My parents paid for our cottage complete with a gift basket from them for me, and they got me a bunch of gift cards. My bro got me tix to Bruno Mars at the Staples Center and I cannot wait! And John got me tix for the Lion King musical at the Pantages. Again, I cannot wait.

I was very tired most of the time and took a lot of naps, and my legs were weak and sore, but I am glad we went and it was a wonderful birthday.

Here's hoping 39 is a tad better than 38 :)