Today's my birthday and this is what I'm going to do.

It's January 3rd, 2022, and it's my birthday. I'm 45 years old.

Unlike years past, I will stare my birthday right in the face. I will try hard to focus on all the great things in my life and happy moments. I have much to be thankful for and celebrate, so I'm going to do just that --- even if it's just Teddy and me today. I am blessed with terrific friends and family who remind me of what a great life I had and what beautiful adventures and milestones I have to look forward to in the future.

So on that note, I'm signing off to enjoy my birthday. I'm going to look out my window at the falling snow and count my many blessings.

May all of us have a better and brighter 2022 and keep hope and happiness alive!