Birthday Hangover

I have good birthday news and bad birthday news and good birthday news. The good news is that I had the most amazing birthday in the history of birthdays. It was the perfect mix of balloons, birthday cake, surprises, and traditions. The best part--hearing or seeing the people I care for most. It felt a little bit like "Michelle. . .THIS IS YOUR LIFE." You remember the show hosted by Ralph Edwards in the 50s http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_Your_Life --well, maybe most of you don't. Phone calls, cards, texts, and personal visits. The only thing I was missing was a visit from my first grade teacher, but maybe Mrs. Gladwell will make it for the big 30 (which for those of you who are confused---is NEXT YEAR). Anyway, thanks to all for you birthday wishes. I know I'm completely ridiculous about shamelessly advertising for my "BIG DAY," but I really do love the whole experience. Look at the look of birthday surprise on my face as I received flowers from Matthew M. It makes it all worth it, huh? Bet you all wish you could look this good at 29, don't you? After all these years, I think I've finally figured out the whole birthday candle experience. You've got to breathe with your diaphram. Dig deep! Check out my form. . .check out my eyeballs. It looks like they'll certainly pop out of my head at any moment. Now that would be a birthday to remember.

A very brief recap of my day. . .for those of you who were awake last night wondering what Miss Michelly would do for her birthday bonanza. Of course, I went to work and the girls spoiled me rotten. It was fabulous. We spent the afternoon in Park City shopping, then to dinner and a late movie. I'm going to save my review of my Birthday Movie for another time, but I will say this. . .even Matthew isn't perfect--though SJP is close. So, the bad birthday news is that this morning I have an official BIRTHDAY HANGOVER. Laura did give me permission to pull out the keg. . and I always do what I'm told. For those that are dying to hear the "other good news"--well, the festivities are far from over. I have more celebrations planned throughout the day and night. I'm going to suck (from the diaphram) this for all it's worth.