Another Day
Aug. 4th, 2008 09:00 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
eggwardsThe last weekend just confirmed that my 40's are here to stay.
41 seems to be such a non-event, and after the excitement of my vacation not so long ago, there really wasn't much to be done for my birthday. Although it's always nice to be acknowledged, I really didn't want to make a big effort or make a fuss.
Chris and I went out to Dave and Busters for a while and played some games. Chris finally got enough coupons to pick up Guitar Hero III for the PS3. I'm not sure how long he had been hanging on to all of those points. We came home and he played the game for a while while I napped. It truly was that exciting of a day.
Chris did cook for me last night. Note that this takes some measure of effort because I won't eat just anything. I'm super picky. Most of the recipes that Chris wants to cook he'd just be cooking for himself. I can only cook hamburger helper and mac and cheese, so I'm not much of a help as he's trying to eat healthier and trying to not eat out as much.
On Saturday we went to two pool parties. One was in the middle of the day, and I think it was a miracle that we didn't have a bunch of dehydrated men after the 105 degree heat and a lot of alcohol. It wasn't a party where I felt particularly comfortable as I think you needed a Big Muscle Bears Profile to get in. Normally those guys won't talk to me, and I make myself look more unapproachable as I sit silently amongst the crowd, with my shirt on. There were a lot of skimpy swimsuits, and plenty of good looking fur to watch, but I get ignored by most of the people. There were a few people I talked to here and there, so not a total loss. The hosts, however are very nice, and really put out quite the effort for these folks.
The evening's pool party was much more relaxed, thought the earlier party had me kind of closed in and anti-social. Still the people were friendlier and I actually did get into the pool this time. It made for a better evening.
My parents called me to wish me a happy birthday last night and my father and I got in an argument about politics. As much as my father tries to deny it, he'd just pushing the talking points he hears on talk radio: "We have plenty of oil if we'd just be allowed to drill it", "Alternative energy is dangerous and unreliable", oh, and my favorite "Obama is a communist" Really? A communist? I know you lived through the cold war, but I don't think you even know the meaning of the word anymore! Socialist, maybe, but not communist. I try to counter that the current administration is corrupt and a house cleaning is needed, but that doesn't seem to catch on. I said we needed to agree to disagree, and get off the subject.
So that's the excitement. Another birthday come and gone. Quiet and unassuming. For those who sent your wishes, thank you very much. I look forward to next year as I should be learning the secret to life, the universe and everything, right?
41 seems to be such a non-event, and after the excitement of my vacation not so long ago, there really wasn't much to be done for my birthday. Although it's always nice to be acknowledged, I really didn't want to make a big effort or make a fuss.
Chris and I went out to Dave and Busters for a while and played some games. Chris finally got enough coupons to pick up Guitar Hero III for the PS3. I'm not sure how long he had been hanging on to all of those points. We came home and he played the game for a while while I napped. It truly was that exciting of a day.
Chris did cook for me last night. Note that this takes some measure of effort because I won't eat just anything. I'm super picky. Most of the recipes that Chris wants to cook he'd just be cooking for himself. I can only cook hamburger helper and mac and cheese, so I'm not much of a help as he's trying to eat healthier and trying to not eat out as much.
On Saturday we went to two pool parties. One was in the middle of the day, and I think it was a miracle that we didn't have a bunch of dehydrated men after the 105 degree heat and a lot of alcohol. It wasn't a party where I felt particularly comfortable as I think you needed a Big Muscle Bears Profile to get in. Normally those guys won't talk to me, and I make myself look more unapproachable as I sit silently amongst the crowd, with my shirt on. There were a lot of skimpy swimsuits, and plenty of good looking fur to watch, but I get ignored by most of the people. There were a few people I talked to here and there, so not a total loss. The hosts, however are very nice, and really put out quite the effort for these folks.
The evening's pool party was much more relaxed, thought the earlier party had me kind of closed in and anti-social. Still the people were friendlier and I actually did get into the pool this time. It made for a better evening.
My parents called me to wish me a happy birthday last night and my father and I got in an argument about politics. As much as my father tries to deny it, he'd just pushing the talking points he hears on talk radio: "We have plenty of oil if we'd just be allowed to drill it", "Alternative energy is dangerous and unreliable", oh, and my favorite "Obama is a communist" Really? A communist? I know you lived through the cold war, but I don't think you even know the meaning of the word anymore! Socialist, maybe, but not communist. I try to counter that the current administration is corrupt and a house cleaning is needed, but that doesn't seem to catch on. I said we needed to agree to disagree, and get off the subject.
So that's the excitement. Another birthday come and gone. Quiet and unassuming. For those who sent your wishes, thank you very much. I look forward to next year as I should be learning the secret to life, the universe and everything, right?
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Date: 2008-08-04 02:57 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-05 05:19 am (UTC)So far it is similar to my thirties. Hopefully it will stay that way. I liked my thirties!
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Date: 2008-08-04 02:58 pm (UTC)And hey...at least you get invited to the parties. :)
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Date: 2008-08-05 05:20 am (UTC)I don't get invited to parties...Chris does. I'm just the plus 1 (or 1 1/2).
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Date: 2008-08-05 03:48 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-04 03:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-05 05:22 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-04 03:52 pm (UTC)Big Hugs to you and Chris.
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Date: 2008-08-05 05:25 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-04 04:28 pm (UTC)Have a great year.
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Date: 2008-08-05 05:30 am (UTC)Thanks for the birthday wishes!
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Date: 2008-08-04 05:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-08-05 05:33 am (UTC):-)
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Date: 2008-08-04 08:18 pm (UTC)Happy belated birthday! :)
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Date: 2008-08-05 05:38 am (UTC)Thanks for the birthday wishes!
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Date: 2008-08-05 05:45 am (UTC)I find the perfect crows is anywhere from 4 to 8 people. It is enough to have good conversation but not so many that it all breaks down into cliques. There's nothing wrong with people watching, but the pool parties are more like high school than grown ups.
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Date: 2008-08-10 03:02 am (UTC)Happy belated birthday. And wow... Gh3 in D&B coupons. Egads. That's some dedication!
And I can relate to you on parties, I tend to shy away in the corner. But take it at your own speed. ;)
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Date: 2008-08-11 01:39 pm (UTC)Yes, i don't know how long he had been saving the coupons, but it had been quite a while.
Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Happy Birthday
Date: 2008-08-11 05:50 am (UTC)Sorry for being tardy, I was out of town and fell behind on LJ.
Re: Happy Birthday
Date: 2008-08-11 01:37 pm (UTC)