Happy Birthday to me!

Wow, where did that come from? I keep being surprised by my birthday which is kind of odd since it's four days after my brother's and two day after my nephew's. *shakes head* It has been a supremely lousy couple of weeks on a variety of fronts - weather, computer, finances, health, ridiculous and upsetting family drama but ( Read more... )

Yesterday was pretty good. Went out for coffee (or tea) with a neighbour (I is being social, hi!) Later, Mum came into with study with a confused expression and said, "This was on my dressing table, don't know why." I look briefly at the little gauze gift bag holding a square black and silver pendant and reply, "Isn't that the pendant I gave you ( Read more... )

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Since it's now the 20th here, it should be the 19th most everywhere else, so ...

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Cake last night - Strawberry Sponge Gateau ( Read more... )

Technically, being past midnight, it is now my birthday. Weather wise, it's off to a good start. Humid it may be, but there is rain. And it's a damn sight cooler than the last couple of days ( Read more... )

I am actually feeling mild enthusiam for the prospect of my birthday on Sunday. This is a nice change, because for the past week I haven't been able to muster more than a fleeting moment of enthusiasm for anything. Study, writing, ballet, birthday ... I think this was a combination of the appallingly hot weather, general stress and a downturn in my ( Read more... )