Happy Birthday to Me!

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The seagulls are saying Happy 34th Mike in...seagull.

I haven't had time to post and reflect over the past year of my life because Janine and I are enjoying some vacation time in Virginia Beach. I have to admit I'm really enjoying coming out here for short vacations every couple months. It's cheap and super close to home. And then there's all this ocean!

I feel so at home here. I don't know what it is. I only lived the first four years of my life here, but there's just something about this area that makes me feel calm and at peace and happy.I'm sure I'll be posting more all week. Have fun, all you people that are stuck at work!

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