It's my dad's birthday today.

First one since he passed in November. 61, brain cancer. Got the diagnosis July 23, 2016. So it's a generally tough time as I am remembering everything that happened a year ago.

One of his best friends texted me. They were college buddies and would call each other on the other's birthday every year. I didn't expect him to text me instead, though it is nice that he remembered.

I was doing fine until I got the text. Now I am trying to hide the fact that I am crying at work.