The Start of a New Year
“The best things in life are the people we love , the places we've been and the memories we've made along the way. " Yesterday I celebrated a "major" birthday (60) so today really is the start of a new year. I'm sad my mom wasn't here to celebrate with me. She did leave me a gift, purchased before her passing, so that has special meaning. I spent the day at the NYS Fair with my sister and it was nice to get back to this pre-COVID tradition ! Saturday my family surprised me with a dinner cruise on Skaneateles Lake. It was a perfect day and again, we were sad that mom wasn't there to enjoy it with us. I am sure she was with us in spirit. It's the best birthday I've ever had and only my mom's presence could have made it better. Sunday my niece and I went to Turning Stone casino and had a wonderful dinner at Pino Bianco. This was my first "birthday weekend" ! I didn't win at the slots but I had a great time ! Life has changed ...