~* Ash *~
Today's my 26th birthday!! :-)
Every year, I try to plan something special. Whether it be a speakeasy-themed murder mystery party, a pole/lap/belly dancing "alter-ego" night with friends, or a dessert and game night, I like to celebrate.
This year, I told myself I wasn't going to do anything!
The wedding has me all-planned-out, so I was going to sit on my butt, eat some cake, and sleep. Ms. P had a fantastic birthday party on Friday, so I used that as my "celebration" time. On top of that, cheerleading practice was canceled, so I didn't have to meet my girls at the high school.
The day was shaping up to be full of sloth and gluttony.... That's no longer the case.
I'm in my office collecting money for MLK Ski Weekend for the Students of Color of Rackham. (I'm one of the co-social chairs.) Since nobody's stopped by yet, I'm using this time to get some final wedding planning emails and confirmations sent out.
Then the day gets exciting. On top of getting me my favorite flowers this morning -- sunflowers, lilies, and gerbera daisies, Lu arranged for me to get a massage at 3:30, and we're going to dinner at Real Seafood Company at 7:30. I'm so excited to try their new fall menu: sweet potato gnocchi with jumbo lump crab followed by pumpkin cheesecake with a praline topping for dessert. My mouth is literally watering!
In between, I'm going to get my eyebrows threaded, a manicure, and as much free stuff as I can. Yes, free stuff. Ann Arbor has a ton of birthday deals -- including food, drinks, coffee, and desert. My goals for the day are to get bubble tea, coffee, a cupcake (Ms. L also made me a delicious 3-layer chocolate cake), and of course dinner with Lu.
Not quite the sit on my butt and veg out birthday I had [not] planned, but what better birthday gifts are there than productivity, beautification, relaxation, and delicious food?
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| My alter ego has blond hair and likes the color red -- a lot. |
This year, I told myself I wasn't going to do anything!
The wedding has me all-planned-out, so I was going to sit on my butt, eat some cake, and sleep. Ms. P had a fantastic birthday party on Friday, so I used that as my "celebration" time. On top of that, cheerleading practice was canceled, so I didn't have to meet my girls at the high school.
The day was shaping up to be full of sloth and gluttony.... That's no longer the case.
I'm in my office collecting money for MLK Ski Weekend for the Students of Color of Rackham. (I'm one of the co-social chairs.) Since nobody's stopped by yet, I'm using this time to get some final wedding planning emails and confirmations sent out.
Then the day gets exciting. On top of getting me my favorite flowers this morning -- sunflowers, lilies, and gerbera daisies, Lu arranged for me to get a massage at 3:30, and we're going to dinner at Real Seafood Company at 7:30. I'm so excited to try their new fall menu: sweet potato gnocchi with jumbo lump crab followed by pumpkin cheesecake with a praline topping for dessert. My mouth is literally watering!
In between, I'm going to get my eyebrows threaded, a manicure, and as much free stuff as I can. Yes, free stuff. Ann Arbor has a ton of birthday deals -- including food, drinks, coffee, and desert. My goals for the day are to get bubble tea, coffee, a cupcake (Ms. L also made me a delicious 3-layer chocolate cake), and of course dinner with Lu.
Not quite the sit on my butt and veg out birthday I had [not] planned, but what better birthday gifts are there than productivity, beautification, relaxation, and delicious food?
