February 7, 2012-Birthday Business and Melodious Melodies

     It’s my birthday today, so I took the day off. J  Mostly, I relaxed in my pajamas all day, but I also took care of business while in my new comfy purple robe (which I bought for myself as a birthday present).  I printed out our wedding invitations and response cards.  It’s nice to have that chore close to done.  I still have to attach all the labels, but the actual invitations are complete.  One more thing to check off my list!

     Last night, we celebrated my birthday with my babies, having a delicious steak and shrimp dinner with homemade bread (made by me, amazingly-the bread, that is), and a scrumptious 4 layer chocolate and vanilla birthday cake with cream cheese frosting (made by my sweetheart, of course).  To my great surprise, there were also cards and presents (I figured the dinner was more than enough birthday spoiling).  I received a fabulous new outfit (skirt, top, and jewelry included) from one of the local vendors who buys her stuff from the Philippines and sells it here, as well as a new camera to replace the one I lost in the waves of Mellu back in October. It was absolutely perfect!

     To top off my 2012 birthday experience, my fiancé and I headed to Roi for the night, enjoying the visiting pianist for a 2 hour concert at the Outrigger Bar and Grill.  What a treat! Last year a proposal and professional hockey game for my birthday. This year a wedding to prepare for and an amazing concert pianist to enjoy! I am so very blessed.