birthday meme

1. as you get older, are you jazzed about your birthday? Yes, I am. I've earned the right to celebrate my life!

2. do people usually remember your birthday? Not especially. And that's all right, although, through the magic of facebook it can be overwhelming to get 100+ wishes

3. an ex-coworker used to begin 3 mos. before her birthday flat-out reminding us that it was coming up. it's amazing what no self-esteem does for you. anyway, do you know anyone who pre-announces their birthdays? I had a colleague like that, too, but now I guess I'm the one... although it's not like I'm demanding a party or festivities or anything

4. what was your best birthday? why? my 40th birthday was my favorite. I celebrated for forty days (twenty before, twenty after) and really focused on doing small things to make myself happy, celebrating who I am. Plus, all my friends and colleagues got into the spirit and we had theme parties for lunch every day! It was really special and memorable.

5. what was your worst birthday? why? The year everyone forgot. Even my dad forgot. I was sad. I don't remember when it was, just a couple years ago.

6. name your best birthday gift. I buy myself fantastic gifts every holiday. I got myself an iPod for my birthday this year. I will post a photo later.

7. name the best birthday gift you've gotten for someone else. I got my sister a spa day for her 50th birthday this year--pedicure, manicure, massage, facial, blow out for her hair, and some new clothes.

8. as i age, i value SLEEP as a priceless commodity. i didn't get any for my birthday, however. what do you want this year for your birthday? I wanted chocolate cake, or a whoopie pie. I got neither.