Okay, this is it. Today is my birthday. (That's 41 years of age, if anyone other than me is keeping count.)
It's not the only birthday in the neighborhood, either. Go wish Vicky, Beth, Laura, and Icyshard a happy birthday, too.
Then, head over here to hear an . . . um . . . interesting happy birthday song....
I've reminisced (with photos) on other years, so you don't really need to hear all that again, right?
The plans for the day? I'm taking the day off from work, hoping it doesn't rain, and going shopping with Mom at Short Hills mall, which, for whatever reason, seems to be a birthday tradition for the two of us.
I hope you all have a good day!
And, don't forget the Calendar Contest, either! I haven't gotten nearly the responses I'd gotten by this time last year . . . only five entries as of writing this post. . . . Come on, folks--this is your chance to win a calendar or some sock yarn! Make an old woman happy . . . (grin)
Now, today seems the perfect time to do this meme that I came across over here yesterday:
The idea is to tell what I was doing 10 years ago, 20 years ago,
and 30 years ago. She added 40 to this meme, so I played along with that, too. Feel free
to join in and do this one as well, if you’re interested.
10 years ago: 1997. 31 years old. I had just finished taking swimming lessons for the first time in my life, and had a friend teach me to drive a stick shift (which I haven't done since).
20 years ago. 1987. 21 years old. I was in London for the semester in college, my Junior year. And my actual, 21st birthday? I spent that actual day all alone in Trier Germany, being stood up by a no-show pen-pal, while my camera broke, the batteries in my walkman died, and I couldn't find a thing in English to read, and ended up having supper at McDonalds. Well, it was memorable!
30 years ago. 1977. 11 years old. Um . . . fifth grade. Chances are we were listening to the 1776 soundtrack in school. Honestly, I've got nothing...
40 years ago. 1967. 1 year old. That was obviously a big day, being my first birthday and all, but I have to tell you, I don't remember much of it. I did, however, get my all-time-favorite doll, Buttons, that birthday. You can see her in this picture with little-bitty me. And in the 1999 pictures in this post. She spends her time in the guest room these days, but she's still very much loved.
Happy Birthday to you - Happy birthday to you - Happy Birthday dear Deb - Happy Birthday to you. Have fun on your special day. The Mall tradition sounds fabulous!
Posted by: Jennifer | November 06, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Happy Birthday, Deb!
Posted by: Carole | November 06, 2007 at 07:00 AM
Happy birthday, Deb! When does the calendar contest end? Sorry for not paying attention. (Is this going to be on the test????)
Posted by: Norma | November 06, 2007 at 07:04 AM
Hapy birthday, grrl! Celebrate well.
Posted by: Laurie | November 06, 2007 at 07:30 AM
Happy Birthday! Despite the rain have a beautiful day!
Posted by: Deborah | November 06, 2007 at 07:31 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Valerie | November 06, 2007 at 07:33 AM
Happy Birthday, Deb. I hope your day is fun and the rest of the year is filled with good adventures.
Posted by: Angie | November 06, 2007 at 07:39 AM
Happy Natal Day!
Posted by: Amy | November 06, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Happy Birthday! Have fun shopping with Mom and enjoy your day off. =)
Posted by: Bethe | November 06, 2007 at 08:10 AM
Many happy returns of the day!
Posted by: Julie | November 06, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Happy Birthday, Deb!
Posted by: susan | November 06, 2007 at 08:24 AM
Happy birthday, Deb!
Posted by: Laura | November 06, 2007 at 08:27 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEB!!!! Have a fun day -- and a wonderful year!!
Posted by: Vicki | November 06, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: claudia | November 06, 2007 at 09:14 AM
Well, I already wished you Happy Birthday, so again!
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | November 06, 2007 at 09:18 AM
Happy Birthday, birthday buddy!!! All year you were catching up to me then bam! I'm a whole year older than you again. How does that happen? ;)
Posted by: Beth | November 06, 2007 at 09:21 AM
Happiest of Happy Birthdays Deb. I hope that today rocks and that the rest of the year rolls.
Posted by: sprite | November 06, 2007 at 09:28 AM
Happy Birthday Deb!!!
Posted by: Lizzy B | November 06, 2007 at 09:30 AM
Happy birthday Deb!!!
Posted by: Ruth | November 06, 2007 at 09:45 AM
Haf a happi berfday!
Posted by: Carol | November 06, 2007 at 09:48 AM
Happy happy birthday!!! We'll get out the big guns (cake & wheels) and celebrate on Saturday! I sent you a b-day youtube video clip. Hope it gets to you. Enjoy your day!
Posted by: Kim | November 06, 2007 at 10:00 AM
Happy birthday Deb! :-) Good for you for taking the day off. I always try to do that too. :-)
And I love the squiggly birthday candles. Very cute!
Posted by: Beth S. | November 06, 2007 at 10:05 AM
Happy birthday!! It's also another Deb's husband's birthday today - crowded day! http://woundtootight.blogspot.com/2007/11/hey-mister.html
Posted by: Chris | November 06, 2007 at 10:22 AM
Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day! It's raining up here, but maybe you have better weather down there?
Posted by: Cheryl | November 06, 2007 at 10:58 AM
Happy Birthday Deb!!!
Posted by: margene | November 06, 2007 at 10:59 AM