A Great Birthday Weekend

Quick rundown of my weekend, which was fantastic. I had a birthday this weekend, and I couldn't have asked for it to be better. Well...maybe if I had gotten laid...but I'll worry about that later.

On Friday I went to visit a friend that I'd not seen for a verrrrry long time. He was visiting in the area and we decided to hang out Friday and have some drinks and appetizers. We met at a sports bar and caught up with each other. It was great to look eye to eye...exchange smiles, etc. We ate, drank, and were merry.

When it was time to go, he gave me a card with a dragonfly cloud formation and a beautiful poem he wrote for my birthday. It was awesome. He walked me to my car and we embraced...said our goodbyes until next time.

On Saturday I had arranged to meet with friends at a local brewery/restaurant near where we all live. We met at 4pm and the weather was perfect! Clear, sunny, and about 80F. We drank, ate, visited, joked, laughed and just had a great time. My cousin and his girlfriend were in California visiting as well, so they were able to join us too.

We were there for 5 hours! I was ready for bed after all that, but they would not have it. We all went to another friend's house for more drinks and what not. There was tequila...although I did not actually have any! Shocking, I know. I was too full to be honest. Anyway, I am really enjoying myself these days without getting totally ripped.

So after 2 hours there visiting some other friends, I said my thank-yous and goodbyes...and then my sister drove me home. I was very content, but tired. I think I climbed into bed with the intent to read, but I faded quickly.

The next morning my sister called to make sure I was awake for breakfast. She and her husband were cooking a breakfast feast. Our cousin and his girlfriend stayed the night over, so everyone had to be fed! I walked down the street with my coffee and helped prepare breakfast. There were crepes, sausage, eggs, toast, cereal, fresh fruit, a veggie platter, omelettes...it was great! I was surprised there were no Bloody Mary's, but that was ok. I think everyone had enough the night before.

After cleanup, everyone went their own way. I went home for a while and did some things around the house. Later that evening my other sister and I watched a movie. Something I seem to rarely do these days. It was a nice break from the computer and chores.

By that time I had already decided I would be taking Monday off, "sick", lol. Call it my present to myself. A day of nothing but "me" time. So I called in the next morning, and pretty much just kicked back most of the day. I went to the store and bought some things for dinner at my sister's later. Her husband wanted to cook the bratwurst he took out of the freezer the day before. So I picked up corn on the cob, brown mushrooms, cabbage (for my homemade cole slaw), and some red wine.

Everything was perfect. I felt like all I did the whole weekend was eat and drink and enjoy myself. Well....I did. :)

Monday evening after dinner, I went home and continued with the wine. It tasted so good that I just about polished off another whole bottle myself. I did some chatting and tweeting and then it was bedtime. I was actually mentally rested for work the next day.

Anyway...that's a recap. It really was a perfect weekend. Thanks for reading!

Love, A.