Yesterday was my half birthday, meaning I turn the big 3-0 in a mere six months. Let the crisis begin. Actually, my friends baked me a lovely cake for the occasion. They also made a batch of very strong margaritas and indulged me by agreeing to watch The Bachelorette. Then we topped the night off with a midnight swim in the ocean.

At the beach, it was really dark out and we could see a ton of stars...they were beautiful, I kept thinking, and so romantic that it seemed wrong that a handsome male companion wasn't gazing at them alongside me. Then I remembered that people (like me) think stars are romantic because of the movies. Originally they were for, like, guiding sailors across the ocean.

Anyway, what is really on my mind right now is why did Bachelorette DeAnna choose Jesse, who seems too young for a commitment? She was so gung-ho on marriage and finding a guy who knows for sure and Jason was ready. And hot. He charged right into that ring store like a man on a mission. Meanwhile, Jesse was sweating balls. I was bummed, and not just because I lost a $10 bet on it.

What do you think of her decision? Have you ever turned down the sure thing guy for the wild card? And, I have to ask, does anyone else celebrate their half-birthday??

P.S. Tonight I have a date with a fisherman. Random. I'm not quite sure how or why I said yes, but details tomorrow.