I'm celebrating my birthday twice actually. On Saturday, I had some people over to my apt for drinks and then we walked to a nearby pub to finish off the night. It was fun but I was so busy getting everything together I didn't eat a full meal that day. I had party snacks but by then the drinks were already out and let's just say I was a cheap date that night. (if I had had a date that night...)
Sunday was my celebration of International Pajama Day or the "it's almost my birthday so I'm not gonna feel guilty watching tv all day long" day. I caught up on all the shows that I had taped so I now have plenty of videotape space available. No more of that "What does this tape have on it?" Now I know... Nothing! I have watched everything!
Today, my actual birthday, has been quite nice too, considering that I had to work. (I think it should be a law that everyone gets their birthday off from work.) My coworkers decorated my office with a strand of Happy Birthday lights and confetti that is sure to be stuck in my carpet for months to come. My boss took me out to lunch (not always a treat, but hey, free lunch). When I came back from lunch I saw that my mom, sister & niece had sent me flowers.
To end the day off right, I'm going out to dinner with friends. Sometimes I feel guilty having multiple birthday outings. I mean come on, it's only a birthday, we all have them. But this year it means so much to me and I really appreciate it all. It's not been the best year and I'm determined that next year will be better. I keep singing the line from the Counting Crows song, Long December .... "Maybe this year will be better than that last". I like to think of my birthdays as my own personal New Year's Eve. It's the marking of a new year of life for me, so why not? This year it has more significance because I don't just want to usher in a new year, but rather say goodbye to a bad time and make it go away. I know that having a couple of good times out with friends can't change a downward spiral, but this birthday is spurring me on to make some more significant changes in my life. And just like a resolution on New Year's Day, I'm using this birthday as an opportunity to make a fresh start. I have been enjoying thinking of my birthday in that way, with only possibilities & optimism for my next year. Reality will inevitably come crashing down around me, like all those broken New Years resolutions, but here's to hoping they have a somewhat gentler landing.
Hey - it's your ole roomie from Louisiana! Happy Happy Birthday! Are you 30 yet?? It is SO time for you to be 30!! Wishing you a great year, with lots of hard laughter, great music, yummy food, and loyal friends...may god give ya many more years on this earth...smooch!
Posted by: | October 11, 2005 at 03:14 PM
Happy Birthday! No guilty feelings for having multiple birthday outings, if you're celebrating, you might as well go all out!
Posted by: Jenn | October 11, 2005 at 03:31 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELIZABETH!!!!!!!!
Posted by: mariko | October 11, 2005 at 08:09 PM
Whoooo! Happy birthday, um, yesterday. Here's to possibilities and optimism. :)
Posted by: Ken | October 12, 2005 at 04:43 AM
Happy Birthday! And HOORAY for International Pamjama Day!
Posted by: Celia | October 12, 2005 at 07:59 AM
Are you kidding me?? You feel guilty if you don't celebrate your birthday multiple times!!!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Christiane | October 12, 2005 at 08:13 AM
Happy Birthday chica!! Hope this year is wonderful for you!
Posted by: Carrie | October 12, 2005 at 10:07 AM
Hey E - a very happy birthday! I can't believe it's that time of year again. We will be celebrating PJ-day in earnest over the weekend too...
Posted by: Jonathan | October 12, 2005 at 02:09 PM
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! Wish we could be there!
Posted by: Karen Bruce | October 12, 2005 at 02:41 PM
I'm a day late and a dollar short (story of my life), but happy birthday anyway!
Posted by: sarah b. | October 12, 2005 at 07:03 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!
I used to love that counting crowes album and listen to it over and over in high school. I loved that song and I really liked the words! So here's to your new years resolutions...
Posted by: biglug | October 12, 2005 at 07:09 PM
Happy Birthday!!!! (again)
So? You? Me? Coffee? Knitting? Soon?
Posted by: Stacey | October 12, 2005 at 10:00 PM
happy belated birthday! you should celebrate as often possible! why limit the fun to just one day?
flowers! confetti! resolutions!
it sounds just right :-)
Posted by: pinky | October 13, 2005 at 05:58 PM
So sorry I missed your birthday! Sounds like a lovely time. I loove my pj days :)
Posted by: Vicki | October 17, 2005 at 08:47 PM
Happy belated Bday! Everyone deserves a good one; it sounds like you deserved a Great one! Enjoy it.
Ya' know, around these parts ("these parts" being our house), we celebrate birthday weeks. Everyday is not a huge celebration and lots of gifts. But at least one small gift or special treat each day of the week. Plus, you get two weekends during your bday week. Awesome, huh?
Posted by: Nanc | October 19, 2005 at 10:43 AM