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Thank you, Officer

On my 15th birthday, I asked my dad to take me to the DVM to get my Learner's Permit. I hated driving so it took another 14 months before I became a licensed driver. I usually follow the rules but for the past 11 years, I have been going faster than I probably should. It didn't matter because I was getting away with it. Well, until today.

Driving home after running a quick errand, I spotted the red and blue flashing lights in my rear view mirror for the first time as a driver. Hands shaking, I pulled over and struggled to hold back tears. However, I was lucky and the world's kindest officer walked up to my window. She was professional and stern yet she was able to calm me down and sent me away with a warning. I promise I won't speed that much again.

When I arrived home, I poured myself a large glass of wine and called my husband. His comforting voice brought out my tears and eventually completely calmed me. We spent the evening talking and relaxing since my birthday vacation is just around the corner.

Here is what I ate today:

Breakfast - pancake with honey
Snack - popcorn
Lunch - veggie burger with pita chips
Snack - applesauce
Dinner - black beans and rice with breaded cod

I am so excited about celebrating my birthday this weekend but worried about how my stomach will react to no-no foods. But it's (almost) my birthday!

Over and Out,
The Girl with IBS

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