birthday meme

1.  Best Birthday Cake? chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting
2.  Birthday wish? good health and improved wealth
3.  What do you like about your life? I like my profession, my circle of friends, my relationships with my family, my hobbies, and my curiosity
4.  Favorite Birthday dinner? honestly--anything I don't have to prepare for myself
5.  Best Birthday toast? "Happy birthday! May you have the privilege of staying forever young and wise at heart, keeping your mind open to exciting, new ideas and adventures for many birthdays to come."
6. Do you get yourself a birthday gift? yes, though this year I haven't thought of it yet
7. Are you excited about birthdays? you betcha!  I LOVE birthdays
8. How old are you in dog years?   8
9. What are you proud of yourself for? I'm strong, intelligent, and a great listener
10. Have you reached the point yet where birthdays really are just another day? well, this year is rather different--it still feels magical, though