Happy Birthday Kate!

 

 

I hope we look like this when we're old and grey

Happy Birthday Kates!! 

Hope you have a warm sunny birthday on the beach.

Happy Birthday Jenn!

It's Jenn's birthday!! Which led me to create the ridiculous video below. I had some up close sloth footage, that I had been saving to share on her birthday. Then I finally read her facebook events page and realized she had a great request for her birthday this year. Option One was to go to her party and dance to fantasticly funky beats all night long. Her brilliance was with her Option Two, allowing her friends from all over the world participate in the dance party! The facebook event read: 

If, for some unfortunate reason, you cannot join me in person, send me a video or photo of your best dance move. You have a week to practice. Don't let me down. Bonus points for groups. Oh, and tell me what song you were jamming to. It will be the playlist of the (quarter of a) century.

So naturally, I thought a sloth paired with some monkeys and a turkey, all grooving to a k-os song was the way to go...

One quarter down! - happy 25th Birthday to me

'Sam the blue blob' - Photo courtesy of Tom K

Go figure! White donkey and Black sheep in the same field! Nov 13,  2011

That's me last year on my birthday, unfortunately that's probably not even the most ridiculous photo of me. Below the blue blob is a field with a white donkey and a black sheep! I've cropped myself out of that photo but trust me I fit right in. On my birthday last year I continued on the Camino de Santiago from Finestere to Muxia, it was a beautiful walk and ended at a beach. This year was spent at a warmer beach (with no walking through unexpected bog water, score!) I played in the waves and attempted some snorkeling, my cousin helped make the day special and I sure do feel more older. Below is a song I enjoyed a lot the day of my birthday, it was definitely a day of reflection on the past year, what a trip it's been!

I was really beaming from all the great birthday wishes I received this year, it really felt like I was in a big spotlight of love. So thanks to everyone; especially Kates for the most ridiculous video ever, I felt like a cat and miracle; and my aunt Monica who always sends me a wonderful heartfelt note. Thanks for reading! xoxo

Happy 21 to my coloc (roommate) Laura

I raided two boulangerie's this morning by the apartment to make this birthday breakfast!

Happy Birthday Laura!

Starting with the top left side,
- Raspberry cake wrapped in soft meringue
- Strawberry fruit custard tart
- Creme brule
- Apple tart
- Chocolate chip chocolate cake
- Strawberry fruit custard tart
- Chocolate gateau
- Lemon tart with soft meringue
- Hard meringue (pink and white)
- Sweet bread with sugar
- Mille feuille

Flight Comics Vol 5

Last night I finished Flight Comics Volume Five

(click the link for a great preview)

These were a great introduction to graphic novels and I gobbled up 5 volumes right away. It also helps that most of them involve some kind of flight and I love planes and flying. I've definitely opened up to 'the graphic novel' as a genre through this collection of works. They were such cute comics, with great illustrations with such variety from story to story. The link is a great preview of everything they have to offer. I think these make a wonderful gift.

Bossypants

By Tina Fey

This book made me laugh hardcore on the subway. I was actually looking for excuses to make extra commutes just so I could keep reading.

She has a great way of joking and then following up with it a few chapters later just to see if you're paying attention.

I was definitely caught in fits of giggles but I held the book up proudly in front of my face. Buy this book and make everyone jealous that you are reading it.

Happy Birthday to my Aunt Alex who will be getting a copy!

Race it cake for Edwin's 3rd birthday

I had so much fun making this cake! The cars are chocolate treats too.