So, I had a birthday the other day. Did you miss it? Don't worry, I am still accepting gifts.
If you follow me on twitter, there was no possibility of missing my big day. I was downright annoying with my self-indulgent birthday tweets. But hey, the squeaky wheel gets the grease . . . or at least it gets a birthday tweet from the one and only Christopher Kimball, he of Cook's Illustrated fame.
By the way, if you ever see a picture of Mike in a bow tie? You'll know I've turned into my own version of that Verizon NFL Mobile MVP commercial with Adrian Peterson.
Mike: "You're imagining me as Christopher Kimball again, aren't you?
Me: "Don't be silly, Christopher Kimball. Wink.
It's very geeky, I know. Looking back on my day, I realize it was pretty geeky in general. This is what makes me happy these days. Ignoring the housework and getting lost in twitter for awhile. Getting psyched about finally owning this cookbook, with nary a food porn picture to be found. Spending two hours in Starbucks, getting a private lesson on using Lightroom. Curled up in bed with a book.
Gone are the days of celebrating my birthday doing shots of Lemon Drops and Purple Hooters chased with Zimas. Thank God.
If I had any notion that I was still young and hip instead of pushing 40, this card from Elena nipped it in the bud.
There's Elena, with long, flowing hair, a mini-skirt, and kicky boots. Be sure to note the slim-fitting clothes and perky chest. Me? Flat hair, baggy shirt (to hide my saggy chest, I presume), and yoga pants. Thanks, sweetie. Thanks a lot.
I'm no spring chicken anymore, and I'm okay with it. If getting older means I know what I like and have the sense to stick to it? Then up with aging! I can't be getting too old, though, seeing as how I managed to sneak some whoopie into my celebration.
Whoopie pie, that is.
Whoopie pies! I so nailed it 🙂 How do you like Lightroom?
Elena’s illustrations totally made me laugh out loud! I’m glad you had a good birthday!
The bigger problem with the picture from Elena is that you lost an eye. I think that would be more of a major life change than frumpy clothes. Happy Birthday.
Happy birthday to you!!! Love this post- and love the whoopie pies and the drawing.
ZIMA!!! I had totally forgotten about that stuff.
SWEET cookbook choice, btw. You’re gonna love it for many years. I think it rivals JoC as my most-used, tattered cookbook.
I’m jealous of your bday, btw. I wonder how I can pull off two hours at Starbucks on mine…
I cracked up at Elena’s picture! (sorry) You gotta love kids!
And whoopie pies for birthday cake? Brilliant! I may have to remember that come March…
The funny part about birthdays is that they remind us we are older without necessarily remarking that we are any wiser.
Your posts show not so much a growth in years, but in kindness, self-reflection, purpose and peace. That’s a reason to celebrate!
Happy birthday, Angie!
Ha! Yes, I’m also wondering why you and Elena are cyclops. Maybe she was going for one-eyed, purple hooter shooters. Cheers to another birthday! As I always say… it’s better than the alternative. You’re day sounded fabulous!
Tee hee. You said "nailed" and "whoopie" in the same sentence.
I love Lightroom. I've actually had it for a year now, and have used it tons. I knew I was missing out on some key features, though. IPC had a Black Friday sale, so a friend and I scored a deal on a private lesson. So worth it. I never use Photoshop Elements anymore. Everything I need to do as a hobbyist I can do through Lightroom with much less swearing.
Thanks for the kind words, Robby. Coming from a talented guy like you, it's quite flattering.