Happy Birthday to Me!

Hello lovelies!

So today is my birthday!

Well, there's only about half an hour of my birthday left as I'm writing this, but I'm gonna celebrate until the end! x3

(This ended up being posted after midnight so it says November 3rd...woops. xD)

I'm honestly a little overwhelmed...

First by all of the love I received today!

I didn't expect such an out pour of heartfelt text messages, Facebook posts, and phone calls...knowing that I can make you all happy makes me so happy too.  I'm so grateful to have you all in my life, and thinking about it just brings me to tears.  

Don't worry, they're good tears!  I haven't cried tears of joy in a long time, so it's actually a good feeling, even if it is a little overwhelming.  

Anyway, today was a lot of fun!

Let's go through the day with some photos, shall we? :D

I invited a few close friends over for a tea party, and I tried out a new make up style.  I like it a lot!  It's very natural and fresh!  I wore a simple black dress from Topshop, a wide-brimmed black hat from H&M, a pearl necklace from my grandmother, and white gloves from my great aunt Jeannie.  I was channeling Audrey Hepburn. ;)

Big birthday smile!

And a big birthday cake!  This thing is HUGE!  And it's snickerdoodle flavored!  It was so tasty, but we could each only eat one thin slice because it was super rich.  I'll be giving out cake all this week! xD  It made me very happy though.  Isn't it pretty?

Good cake and good friends!  I love these girls. <3

Seriously, this is after cutting four slices. xD

Meet Merlin!  He's my new magical unicorn friend! 8D  Bethany and Becca put their monies together to get him for me.  I went away to wash my hands for a moment, and the next thing I know they pull this out of nowhere!  I was completely in shock! xD  Needless to say, this guy is gonna be my snuggle buddy all winter long.

I did have choir rehearsal tonight.  We started our rehearsals for Vespers, our big Christmas concert in December.  I decided to wear the birthday sash and my birthday tiara from last year because I like the attention.  I'm just being honest. xD  I sat with a group of very nice Freshman in the alto section, and they said they'd be calling me 'birthday girl' until they remembered my name.

Back at home, I switched into full pink wear!  Merlin and I match! xD

Now I'm all settled in under the covers with some hot tea.  My birthday this year may not have been big or flashy, but it made me very happy.  A few good friends to make you smile is all you need, right?

I'll leave you with my new favorite birthday song that my Mom's friend sent me.

A little back story on her: Suzu, as she goes on Facebook, is the person who introduced me to Japanese music, even though I didn't know it at the time.  When I was an infant, she played me "Blue Oyster" by Japanese rock band Shounen Knife. My mom blames her for my affinity for Japanese music. xD

Today she shared with me another song by Shounen Knife, simply titled "Birthday."

I was expecting something wacky and strange, which is what Shounen Knife is known for, but when I pressed play, I started to cry.  The song is so simple, but it's so sweet that you can't help but be happy when you listen to it, and the organ adds a nostalgic touch.  I'll be listening to this every year on my birthday from now on, and hopefully I can sing it for someone else on their birthday too.  Maybe I'll sing it for Suzu. ;)

Thank you to everyone who helped make my birthday special!

Thank you so much for reading, and I'll see you next time!

xoxo

Martha