Mostly, it’ll be a lonely day. Daniel will be at work all day, and probably only Lauren will call. I think my birthday present to myself will be a job. I guess my plan is to be up by nine and out and about by ten.

Daniel says after work he’s taking me to the book store and I can have two new books or the equivalent of $120, plus dinner out wherever I want to go. He’s a great boyfriend, eh? And I’m sure he’ll be relieved when I only spend $30.