If your life offered you a menu, what would you order?

​This year I get to celebrate a big birthday milestone.

On September 15, I turn 50 years old! Yay!

Birthday celebrations are a big deal for me. You can ask my partner Richard.

On the morning of every September 1st, when we wake up, I announce to him that we are officially beginning the celebration of my birthday month.

(And sometimes I make the announcement at 12am, if we happen to be awake.)

Earlier this week, I asked Richard, “What should we do to celebrate my birthday this year?”

Richard replied, “We can do anything you want. It’s your birthday!”

His comment took me aback. I thought to myself, “Really? ANYTHING I want?”

Once that settled in, the next thought emerged.“So…what do I really want?”

Over the next couple of days, I started a mental list in my head of some possibilities for a birthday celebration.

I could have a big birthday bash, inviting all my friends and family, with lots of food, music and dancing. That sounds like fun.

Or we could go on a cruise. I like cruises. Where can I go that I haven’t gone before?