A Lame Friday Post

Ah, here I am, another year older. At first I thought my birthday was going to be kind of lame and sad because I had to work and I wasn't feeling very well (I have a stupid cold that won't quit). But then Charlie sent me the most beautiful boquet of flowers (the only thing I'll miss about having an office job is getting flowers at work), then a couple of co-workers brought me a cake and sang me happy birthday, and then Sarah told me that she got me tickets to see Jon Stewart. Yes, tonight I will finally be in the presence of my TV boyfriend. I will bring a cloth to soak up the drool.

And then today I got flowers from Tanya, which was lovely, although I've now discovered that apparently Tori is afraid of roses. I tried to get her to smell them but instead she just made that scared kid face--you know, where the lips go down and begin to quiver and the eyes get big as saucers and stare at you in horror--that look. It would be sad if it wasn't so fucking adorable.

Today I'm home (working Saturday-gah), and the cable guy came and moved our internet connection from the now-sodden basement office to the new used-to-be-the-guest-room office (Dave, I hope you like air mattresses). So we then had to move furniture and other fun things about and now we have a lovely, light filled work space for Charlie that has nary a bit of cat box odor. Charlie should be very pleased. I was able to get a lot of work done myself (new job is very busy!), although my office will actually be in a corner of the dining room eventually.

Now all that we have to do to finish the two-working-from-home-parents makeover of the house is buy a couple of computer desks, some office organizing stuff, and my new computer. Then I'll be good to go, or, not go as the case may be.

My old job finally got things taken care of so that it will be in good hands when I leave, which is awesome. Only two weeks left, people. Finally. I'm so ready. Giving six weeks notice might be the right thing to do, but it sucks ass.

That wraps up this lame ass post. I'm gonna go take a shower. If you are up for it, there are a few more photos here of our adventures at the park last weekend...oh, and my dear friend Katie posted photos here (my hair was actually pink there, and the braid blue) and here of me in highschool (that second one is my senior portrait). Can you believe I thought I was fat? If I only knew then what I know now...

Comments

[revdrmom]

1.

Happy, happy birthday, Cecily!

[Jessica]

2.

Woooow, those pictures are hot, 80s style! (and that's admiration, not surprise, btw) And isn't it amazing what fat used to look like in the mirror? I have pictures of myself from high school in which, although I had attained my full height (5'9") and weighed 120lbs, I still though I was fat at the time. Sigh.

[a friend]

3.

Happy Birthday Cecily!!!!!
I love you!

[Mary]

4.

Cecily, I must say that you look gorgeous. Completely beautiful.

[Sarah]

5.

First and foremost- Happy birthday!!!

Second- I went to look at the pictures and was pleasantly surprised to find two connections to you(cue "It's a Small World"). Feel like playing six degrees? Katie is a blog friend of real life friends of mine. I have never met her, but I believe she may works with them. I knew I had seen here name and face before.

The second was East Lansing. I graduated from MSU. Did you go to State? I haven't read all your archived posts, so I don't know if you ever mentioned it.

How neat!

Have a great weekend!!

[Andrea S--R]

6.

Ah, Pinball Pete's. I spent many a late night (and many a quarter!) playing pinball and Tetris there in the late 80s. I have many fond memories of that place. If you went to MSU, we must have been there around the same time. (Or did you just go to high school in East Lansing?)

[JK]

7.

Happy Birthday. Enjoy!

[Calliope]

8.

Happy Birthday!!!!

[Elise]

9.

Happy, happy birthday! And holy 80's, Batman!! Woo-hoo, those pix are awesome. I am always surprised to see what I looked like in photos when I thought I was fat too. It is alarming the things we tell ourselves. Let's hope we can teach our daughters how NOT to do that.

[Anne]

10.

So 80's cool I'm having total flashbacks! And you were way to cool for East Lansing. My Mom's from Bay City BTW and I've got cousins who live in East Lansing now, you were way to cool.

[Momma Bee]

11.

Happy Happy Birthday!!

[R]

12.

lame? with priceless 80s photos like that?? Hardly! Those pics are awesome. and OMG, Pinball Pete's! I'd totally forgotten about that place. (I grew up in mid-Michigan...in fact, I think that's how I stumbled on your blog initially...some googling that turned up a MI reference in your comments.)

And I hope you had an awesome time at the Daily Show! My husband and I just went to our 2nd Colbert Report taping...we're hooked. :)

Happy Birthday, Cecily!

[Ally]

13.

Happy, happy birthday to you!

[Stella]

14.

Happy birthday! I love reading your blog, even when you are busy and think that your posts are lame. I love that you talk so bluntly and openly about weight. I love that you say "FAT!" I hope you do get on Oprah one day!

p.s. What is your new WAH job, or can't you say?

[ktpupp]

15.

Glad you like the photos, Cec! I'm jealous that you get to see Jon! He's so awesome...

Sarah, who comments that we may "know" each other? Who are you and who might we know in common? I just browsed your blog and can't figure out the connection myself... Clue me in! :)

[mijk]

16.

I had to give 4 months notice (since I was the only paid employee at my non profite) and it was awfull I so love being out of there (and no I didn't hate my job but if you decided to leave you just want to do that!) Good luck with the new life!

[Christine]

17.

Happy Birthday!

You are GORGEOUS!!!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pics.

Seriously, isn't it funny how we look back on those pics now and are like "DAYEM, I was such a hot little piece! What the hell was my problem that I thought I was fat/ugly/unworthy?" I wish I had the confidence then that I had now. Sigh. So many mistakes (and unworthy boys/men) would have been avoided...

[dawn]

18.

Happy (day late) birthday, cecily!!!

[Ninotchka]

19.

Happy belated birthday, Cec! ...and many more....

:)

xxoo
~ Nino

[Leggy]

20.

Happy belated birthday. That is very funny about JS- we had tickets last night too but I was so tired, my husband went with a friend instead.
Welcome to the work from home club. Are you getting a laptop/wireless internet or do you need the power of a desktop?

[Michele]

21.

OMG those pics are HILARIOUS! LOVE LOVE LOVE the hat in the Sr. potrait. Priceless!!!!

BTW- Since I showed Chris and Ethan the picture, Ethan has been walking around saying, "Cecliy hat." (also priceless).

[Jon]

22.

Happy (belated) Birthday, Cecily! :)

[Katie W]

23.

Happy belated birthday!
I also hate carrying on working at places you know you're going to leave!

[courtney]

24.

You say it's your birthday? It's my birthday too yeah! (Or was - Friday 4/27).

Happy birthday!

[Croupier]

25.

Happy birthday! That picture of you outside Pinball Pete's (great name for a business!) is the best thing ever. BLUE BRAID, PEOPLE. BLUE BRAID.

[Stephanie]

26.

Happy Birthday (a little late, but heartily meant)! And do not forget to tell all about your Jon Stewart experience, I am dying to hear.

Also, You were such an adorable little thing back in the day. I can see where Tori gets it.

[Rebekah]

27.

LOVE the pictures. Happy, happy birthday!

[Anne]

28.

Happy birthday!

[JennyK]

29.

I'm SO glad that you had a great birthday. And I'm SO jealous you got to see Jon Stewart. Hope you kissed him for me!

BTW, did you see his guest role on the Groundhog Day episode of Jack's Big Music Show on Noggin?

[Mimi]

30.

Happy Birthday Cec!
Being 39 and having a little kid totally rocks, huh?