What Birthdays Are All About

So many of my friends seem to be having a BIG birthday this year,and everyone seems to find their own way to celebrate. Here are some creative ways my friends have celebrated their big day. One friend of mine had a face lift for her 65th birthday. It was something she wanted very much, and decided to treat herself. Another friend took a trip to Africa for her 60th, something she had been talking about for years. A third friend of mine had a huge casino party to celebrate her big day. Finally, my friend Joan had a party at the park.

The park party was so much fun. Everyone met at a beautiful park, on a beautiful, sunny Southern California day, to celebrate Joan's induction into the Medicare ranks. Each person brought a delicious salad, Joan provided the drinks and dessert. Instead of traditional gifts, Joan wanted each person to bring a favorite doctor recommendation, as she was now free to choose her own doctors. What a great idea!! After a wonderful meal, the group headed to the beach, just a block away, for an afternoon beachwalk. What a perfect way to spend a birthday. Eating, drinking, walking and talking with the people you love the most. Just another way to keep costs under control and concentrate on what's really important, relationships.