Here is a blow by blow account of my birthday weekend. After all the celebrating, I just have to say that I am very blessed to have loving friends, family and a joy for life. This was my best b-day weekend ever, and I hope it only gets better.
I started my birthday weekend friday on my actual birthday with the R-gap pre-Valentines Day party. There was poetry, there was a raffle and I played a game where I had to "pick up" a guy (James) with my best line.Let me tell you, guys have it hard, I was never so nervous. Let's just say that I'll never do that again. Later, James and I went to Starbucks and enjoyed each others' company over cider.
On saturday, it was time to get my Karaoke on! I had a party at Trader Todd's Karaoke bar, home of the Best karaoke in Chicago. I had so much fun laughing and being laughed at.
But most of all I was blessed to be surrounded by the love of my friends and family. My song selections were, "Dancin' on the Ceiling" by Lionel Ritchie--a true party starter, "Back to Life" by Soul II Soul--that was a vocal challenge, and "All I Do" by our favorite, Stevie Wonder.
I had to sing that one to James, he serenaded me with "My Cherie Amour" by Stevie Wonder--and he was so sweet.Then on Sunday I got my birthday surprise, James treated me to brunch at the Bongo room. Let me just tell you, I had pumpkin carrot cheesecake pancake, crusted with with graham crackers and honey roasted peanut/toffee butter on the side. Next
, we went to the Chocolatefest at the Garfield Park conservatory. Let me tell you, its a blessing to have a birthday near Valentine's Day. Although we waited 30 minutes in cold to get inside, it was worth it. I saw a cacao plant and learned how to make chocolate from caca
o beans, and I potted a chocalate mint plant. But most of all James and I had fun together and that made the experience all the better. As you can see, he keeps me laughing.Well all, I hope you enjoy your Valentine's Day. My only Sisterlock comment for this entry is, "I was lo
ving my hair and it just added to the fun!" I don't know how I'm going to top this birthday weekend but if I'm blessed with another year, you know I'm gonna try. Stay blessed!
8 comments:
WOW! You really know how to celebrate! In fact, I'd say you're having way too much fun for a grad student.
No, I'm not having enough fun(J/K)! They have to give the lab rats some cheese sometimes (: Plus, one of my cloning projects worked this weekend, another birthday present!
Now that's how you have a Birthday. You and James look very good together.
Looks like somebody really enjoyed herself. Make everyday a party.
Dang Chi, you really know how to do the get down for the B-Day! Happy belated to you! Your hair looks really healthy and full!
Wellll I'lll Be!! What a wonderful recap of a seemingly exciting birthday! Thanks for sharing and welcome back!
Happy Belated B-Day. It sounds like you had a wonderful celebration. Thanks for sharing.
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