Thanks for the Happy Birthday!

Hi all! Sorry for being MIA since my birthday. I will echo the chorus of many bloggers by saying - "what the hell is up with Blogger?!?!" I have been having the worst time accessing my blog, let alone my dashboard, comments and the blogs of my friends too. I know the service is free and you get what you pay for but... :-( I think it may be time to invest in a Moveable Type blog. Ugh I just need to find time to set it up, make it nice etc. But I think it is time to grow up...

Anyhoo - THANK YOU to all the fabulous well-wishers who emailed, commented, and shouted out to me on my birthday. That was really sweet and it made me feel great. I have always been one to appreciate those gestures, which on the surface seem simple, but for me are really deep and meaningful. I got misty several times so thank you all. I especially need to thank my best friend Dbud who had me sniffling at my desk and my sweet friend Matty who got me all hot and bottomed err I mean bothered...

I had a great couple days of birthday. Weds night I had class so I left work, went to class (which was long and a little slow) and then home to a wonderful homecooked meal from my Boo. It was exactly what I wanted - some nice food, quiet time and he also got me some fabulous presents :-) I enjoyed one of them yesterday - a blissfully relaxing massage which I so desperately needed! I also enjoyed some delicious cookies my family sent me and will definitely enjoy the Trader Joe's giftcard courtesy of Mama :-)

Then later last night I was treated to a wonderful repas at Bistrot Lepic in Upper Georgetown. I highly recommend it. If you like French food without the attitude, you will love the cozy yet authentic atmosphere and food of Bistrot Lepic. They even have a French-speaking waitstaff that is very friendly, not snobby and well, nice. It is the way French dining is like en France - c'etait parfait! And yes, we both had creme brulee at the end. YUM!
I do apologize, since I ate Bugs Bunny for dinner - but it was delicieux!!!!

So yes, my 30th birthday has been great. I am so lucky to be surrounded by so many friends and family who treat me like royalty. The best birthday present of all is that Boo however. I can't even tell you how wonderful he makes me feel. I really do feel like the luckiest man in the world when I am with him. (*sigh*) but I'll stop there so I don't embarrass him too much. Oh by the way another big celebration is coming up....

HAPPY PRIDE! More on this later but I am so glad Pride is here. Not only is tomorrow the 1 year anniversary for that Boo and me :-) but it is a happy day for being proud of who you are. More on this later! Hope everyone is doing great!