A very happy Unbirthday To You
Tommorrow is Maggie's almost birthday. Her true birthday being sunday, the 9th. Looking back on the fast and meaningful friendship we have formed through the year we've known one another inspired me to make a "party" for her. I have this great memory of when I was 16 and I thought no one remembered my birthday--my friend brought me over her house for my secret birthday party. There was a cookie monster cake, some grab bag gifts, great music and of course my friends singing off key to me. We snacked on little finger foods and just laughed hysterically and had an amazing time. Like my family, This particular friend's family also struggled wth finances so money was an issue. But That didn't matter to me! I know it won't matter to her either because what stands out the most was that I was thought of and my day was celebrated. I want to give her the same experience.
Here's the run down of my budget preparations. I'm currently concocting angel food cupcakes. I purchised the no cupcake pan needed cupcake liners. They are foil so it's a cute old school touch. I added dark chocolate M&m's because I found the batter to be a bit too dry--remember, it was only a Buck at target : D They seem to be coming out a bit sticky and gooey but I'm sure when they cool it will pass. I bought lots of odd toppings such as pink marshmelows, fluff and lavendar icing to give them a cutesy kind of touch. The "theame" seems to be Hello Kitty. I have a pretty table cloth of her and all the plates and cups are babydoll pink. I may, if I have time tonight, Make some card board cut outs of her to stick all over the place.
I plan on doing a HUGE cleaning job in a bit. I want all the clutter in my room to be taken care of just to make it seem even more put together. The food I'm making is nothing serious. Just my famous (frozen) meatballs with dip-it sauce, pizza rolls, deviled eggs and most likely a casserolle for an actual food course. We just bought a panini press so I may even make some sammies in the morning. I find cupcakes are better the next day so Thats why I decided to cook them tonight. Everything else takes about 30 min (if that) so that's all morning cooking.
I have a bag of gifts for her too. I couldn't scrimp on that! I found a cutesy hippo cd case, a rollerskate graphic tee shirt, cupcake thongs and of course a good indie cd by Sara Bareilles who I know she'll love. Her love song is always stuck in my head thanks to that ipod commercial--"i'm not gonna write you a love song cuz you asked", I'm sure you know it too. They play it almost as frequently as the I.O. Digital Cable one. *shudders*
In other news, Today Bobby is flying to florida. I have some anxiety over it because the phobia I have of planes and heights. I have't really panicked but my sleep has been a bit off and my stomach has felt all wonky. This may just be adverse medication side affects but I don't think this is helping one bit. I promised myself not to get attached or fall head over heels so quickly but....screw it. It's what I do best! Things have been going so well between us and we've definatly been bonding and growing closer. As much as we clash we also have been through so very much. And it's impossible not to have deep feelings and love for one of your best friends. Sometimes it's hard for my friends, especially the close ones to understand the attraction I have for someone whom my history with has been less then perfect. I suppose the only answer I have for that is if I could put it into words, it wouldn't be as special and personal. ; )
I wish my other friends and him could be here for this get together tommorrow but that's alright. I'm sure we'll have an amazing time all by ourselves, we always do.
Here's the run down of my budget preparations. I'm currently concocting angel food cupcakes. I purchised the no cupcake pan needed cupcake liners. They are foil so it's a cute old school touch. I added dark chocolate M&m's because I found the batter to be a bit too dry--remember, it was only a Buck at target : D They seem to be coming out a bit sticky and gooey but I'm sure when they cool it will pass. I bought lots of odd toppings such as pink marshmelows, fluff and lavendar icing to give them a cutesy kind of touch. The "theame" seems to be Hello Kitty. I have a pretty table cloth of her and all the plates and cups are babydoll pink. I may, if I have time tonight, Make some card board cut outs of her to stick all over the place.
I plan on doing a HUGE cleaning job in a bit. I want all the clutter in my room to be taken care of just to make it seem even more put together. The food I'm making is nothing serious. Just my famous (frozen) meatballs with dip-it sauce, pizza rolls, deviled eggs and most likely a casserolle for an actual food course. We just bought a panini press so I may even make some sammies in the morning. I find cupcakes are better the next day so Thats why I decided to cook them tonight. Everything else takes about 30 min (if that) so that's all morning cooking.
I have a bag of gifts for her too. I couldn't scrimp on that! I found a cutesy hippo cd case, a rollerskate graphic tee shirt, cupcake thongs and of course a good indie cd by Sara Bareilles who I know she'll love. Her love song is always stuck in my head thanks to that ipod commercial--"i'm not gonna write you a love song cuz you asked", I'm sure you know it too. They play it almost as frequently as the I.O. Digital Cable one. *shudders*
In other news, Today Bobby is flying to florida. I have some anxiety over it because the phobia I have of planes and heights. I have't really panicked but my sleep has been a bit off and my stomach has felt all wonky. This may just be adverse medication side affects but I don't think this is helping one bit. I promised myself not to get attached or fall head over heels so quickly but....screw it. It's what I do best! Things have been going so well between us and we've definatly been bonding and growing closer. As much as we clash we also have been through so very much. And it's impossible not to have deep feelings and love for one of your best friends. Sometimes it's hard for my friends, especially the close ones to understand the attraction I have for someone whom my history with has been less then perfect. I suppose the only answer I have for that is if I could put it into words, it wouldn't be as special and personal. ; )
I wish my other friends and him could be here for this get together tommorrow but that's alright. I'm sure we'll have an amazing time all by ourselves, we always do.