So today is my birthday. It’s just another day, it’s not one of the “big” birthdays. I usually don’t celebrate the day. I usually spend it looking back at the past year and determining if I could have done things better, however my life is so much different than past years. I’m trying to not dwell on the past but look forward. I have been working at home since Covid hit and now I am retired. I don’t go out much (but I’m getting better) so I don’t see many people plus it is damn hard to make friends at this age. The sandbox has now become a bar or dating site where it seems everyone is “on” not like those kids in the sandbox that are open and honest. This is why I cherish the friends and acquaintances I have made here on The Cage.
Since joining back in May 2025 I have learned so much about navigating this world. I have made missteps and learned from them. I have made choices I never thought I would ever need to make, and frankly never even thought they were options. And I have learned from all of you. There is one blogger here that often posts what I call “socially conscience” pieces. I have not only learned from her but her posts have made me think deeper about a lot of things. She is a wonderful writer and I look forward to her blogs everyday.
So this year I am in a better place, and maybe I should celebrate myself. My Dom has encouraged this, saying that is my special day. He had also encouraged me to get out more as well as look for some opportunities to build my self confidence. I have joined a book club, I have researched on line courses I can audit for free and I am looking into volunteer work. All things I have thought about doing in the past but never did. He gave me the push I needed.
So yeah, maybe I will celebrate myself to day.