Spoiled

 I definitely felt a little spoiled yesterday.  I rolled into work at my usual time, all geared up to work on my 30th birthday.  All morning I had been asking myself, "Why didn't I take the day off?".  I knew the answer: the people I work with are a lot of fun and I would love to spend my special day with them.  I was looking forward to eating lunch out with some of my great friends and colleagues here at Auntie's Beads. 

Little did I know that I would pull into my parking space and it would be brightly colored, littered with signs wishing me a happy "Dirty Thirty".  I walk to the door closest to my office--more signs.  I walk down the hall leading to my office--more signs.  I turn on the light in our office and there are signs, confetti, a balloon, and presents.  Apparently, Clif, Orlando, and Karla were very busy after I left work the day before!  Karla frantically rushed out to buy the balloons and candy and confetti while Clif and Orlando busied themselves "decorating" the building.  It might be the nicest thing anyone I have worked with has done for my birthday. 

At Auntie's Beads, all employees sing to the birthday girl or boy.  I have seen people get a little emotional when this happens.  40 people gathering around you staring and singing can be a little overwhelming, but I swore I wasn't going to cry.  But, of course, I looked around at the faces of my wonderful coworkers and got all emotional.  As the cards came in from friends, family, and colleagues I was just overwhelmed with gratitude and emotion for the people who care about me.  It really is so nice to be acknowledged, remembered, and even a little spoiled on my birthday.