My birthday was earlier last week and I had planned ahead and worked some extra hours in advance so that I was able to take Monday off. It was a beautiful day and I started out with some coffee and birthday cake (cherry crumble cake – yum!).
As you know, I am a twin and therefore my sister had her birthday, too. Usually we try to skype, so that I can participate in the birthday shenanigans that are usually going on with the rest of the family at her place, but the Internet wasn’t working and so a phone call had to do. Bummer. It might be hard to understand, but it was hard to not ‘see’ (let alone celebrate without) my sister.
I still had a great day, because I got quite some birthday mail this week (thank you so much for sending cards and packages!) and many birthday wishes via Facebook, Twitter and texts.
J and I went out for happy hour later (I had not one, but two cocktails. Who am I?), an appetizer plate …
and then I decided on sushi for dinner later. I recognize a theme here, because I think I picked sushi for my birthday dinner a couple of years in a row now!
Thanks again to everyone who made my birthday extra-special. ♥
suki
March 21, 2014 at 3:28 pmsounds like you had a lovely birthday celebration. :) bummer about the internet being down.
Ti
March 21, 2014 at 4:16 pmhooray! happy birthday, sweet lady. Or, as I like to say, Happy San Appreciation Day! :) Glad it was lovely (and sushi is ALWAYS a great choice!)
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
March 22, 2014 at 3:36 amAw, I totally understand why it was hard to not ‘see’ your sister. I much prefer video chats to phone calls because I feel closer to the person. It’s hard to be away from home on big days like your birthday! I am glad you had a great day, though. Looks like the weather was gorgeous and that sushi looks amazing. And hey, if there is ever a day to have two drinks when you normally wouldn’t, it’s your birthday. Here’s hoping the year to come is wonderful!
Cait
March 22, 2014 at 11:07 amSounds like a lovely birthday! I’m sorry you weren’t able to see your sister, though.
Heather
March 23, 2014 at 8:02 amHappy {late} Birthday San!! I’m so glad you had a super great day! I’m sorry you missed seeing your sister, I understand what it’s like with family so far away. Loving the vintage Pyrex! I was a closet collector until I ran out of room. Wishing you the best next year of your life!
Sandra
March 23, 2014 at 4:38 pmAww too bad about your twin video date. :( Hope you guys were able to make up for that another day!
All your food looks amazing! Cheers!
Gina
March 23, 2014 at 7:38 pmAww looks and sounds like a lovely birthday! <3
Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks
March 24, 2014 at 12:18 pmLooks like a lovely way to spend your birthday (well, besides having difficulties connecting with your sister, no good). Hope the birthday week was a good one!
katelin
March 24, 2014 at 2:10 pmhurray your birthday, looks like the best kind of celebrating!
Caryn
March 24, 2014 at 4:55 pmFirst: HAPPY BIRTHDAY AGAIN!!!
Second: I had no idea you were a twin. (Did I?)
Third: That picture of you at the sushi dinner table. Stunning. Love it. You’re so pretty!!
Jessica
March 25, 2014 at 12:31 pmLooks like you had a great birthday!