Friends,
This whole Birthday Holiday Season thing has gotten off to a rocky start. I received a couple cards a few days ago, and those were greatly appreciated, but having a birthday on a Monday does have some disadvantages. For instance, well, um, nothing. It’s hard to get too excited about it, actually, which may be the problem. This particular Birthday Holiday Season hasn’t been promoted as heavily (by me) as they have in the past. The only halfway interesting thing planned for the day is a doctor’s visit. Even that’s hard to get worked up about.
I’m looking forward to having a proper birthday next year, on a day that’s not Monday. That’s right. Tuesday, February 2nd 2010 will be much better.
– bob
UPDATE: Well, what a surprise! The minders of the little children here at The Festival of Dirt baked a cake (chocolate, with chocolate frosting, some chocolate added in, and some chocolate with some caramel on the top) and the kiddies made me a birthday banner. Delightful! My more Southerly sister is planning a party in a couple weeks, so that effectively extends my Birthday Holiday Season well past a fortnight. Ahhh. Much better.