In five days, I’ll be celebrating my birthday. It’s not a huge, decade birthday but it’s getting closer to that big hump that I don’t feel like I dread anymore.

Why?

Because I was diagnosed with T1 Diabetes so long ago, I am grateful every morning for waking up with my health still intact. And yes, a lot of my health is because I mostly eat right, exercise regularly, and practice positive thinking.

I don’t think I’d get near as far as I have in life without my positive thinking.

I don’t dwell on what could have or should have happened. I look forward and don’t think about what might go wrong. I do what I can to take care of myself and get so mad when others who haven’t been diagnosed with a horrible disease take life for such granted.

My cat was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and I’ve been researching ways to help him overcome without having to resort to insulin shots. So much good information out there! Who would have thought it would be that easy to check a cat’s blood sugar? Of course, he loves whatever attention he can get, so he doesn’t mind a little bit more. But it’s been a challenge for sure!

I’ve been working on some goals for the upcoming year, and some goals for this blog that I plan to share very soon, as soon as I get my first round of edits complete and submitted to my editor! Lots going on with that, and many early mornings and late nights before work to get that round complete. Two nights left, so we’re down to the end of the wire! I have lots of things I can discuss and entertain blog readers with, but just don’t have time to do it with my busy lifestyle! I hope to make the time very soon.

It’s Hump Day, and I get to enjoy a holiday and a day off for my birthday in 5 days. I will also have my first round of edits sent off and will be able to relax and enjoy a (hopefully) sunny birthday. So how should I celebrate? Comment to win a digital copy of my first book, Burn on the Western Slope! And if you’ve already read it, I have more surprises in store soon!