This post is part of Just Jot it January, and the prompt word, “impatience,” is brought to us by Dharkanein. Check out their blog here!
Once upon a time, I looked forward to today’s date with great impatience. I couldn’t wait to open my presents, to be one year older.
How far I’ve come.
Today was an ordinary day. I woke up and got to work. Two of my three adult children remembered to say happy birthday, and I got some nice birthday wishes on Facebook along with a few DMs. I got a phone call from my best friend who couldn’t forget my birthday if he tried—his is tomorrow.
Tonight I had leftover spaghetti for dinner.
So “vintage.”
At least I didn’t have to deal with the impatience.
This bleh post is part of Just Jot it January! Want to join in? Just click here to get to the prompt and drop your link in the comments. It’s fun!
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January 23, 2026 at 10:31 am
Belated birthday wishes. Personally I think birthdays are overrated – I’ve already had enough of them lol.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:04 am
Haha! Right? Thanks, Wendy. 💛
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January 23, 2026 at 7:05 am
Yes, when we are young we love getting a year older, couldn’t wait to be grown up.
Happy Birthday 🙂
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January 22, 2026 at 11:56 pm
A very happy birthday dear Linda.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:41 am
Thank you, Sadje. 💛
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January 23, 2026 at 9:11 am
You’re welcome my friend
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January 22, 2026 at 10:56 pm
Happy belated birthday, Linda! You deserve way More, but I like your grateful attitude. And next year, if you come to the Seattle area I’ll make you my special brownies💖
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January 22, 2026 at 11:16 pm
Thank you, Cale! 💛
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January 23, 2026 at 2:33 am
You’re most welcome.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:28 pm
I am sorry your birthday was not special. I think they should be, but that’s just me.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU LOVELY LINDA!!! 🎂🎉🍷💕
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January 22, 2026 at 10:19 pm
Thank you, Kim. ❤
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