FYI

Because some people are asking to see my Idol stick guys, and they are people I don't necessarily want to know about this blog (read - my mom) I've created another blog for the Idol recaps. I'm going to post them both here and there... mmmmkay?????

The Sharpies are ready and the DVR is set!!!!

the new blog is at http://stickyidol.blogspot.com/

Soul Shoes

Really... could they BE anymore me????

2010-1972=..........

38! That's right kids. I'm 38 today. That doesn't seem that old, right?

I'm big on birthdays, mine and any one else's. I like having people recognize my birthday. I like hearing people sing happy birthday to me. And I like doing it for others.

The first birthday I have a clear memory of was my 3rd or 4th birthday. We went to Farrell's ice cream parlor. It was all good and fun until they brought out the birthday cake and were honking an old car horn. That scared the beejezus out of me and I cried.

I remember my 16th birthday. My parents (who were divorced) both got me 16 presents. For a total of 32. Not a bad haul.

I remember my 14th birthday. My mom had to be gone and I was staying with friends. Before she left, she gave each of my teachers a piece of a puzzle in an envelope. At the end of each class, that teacher gave me the envelope, and by the end of the day there was just one piece missing. What I did have I put together and it said to go to the school office to get my last piece. I got to the office and there were flowers and balloon waiting for me!!!!!

My mom is good with birthdays.

Today I got a card from her that says... she's definitely moving to Atlanta!!!! WOO HOO!!! Now, she drives me crazy, but I KNOW that will be better if she's close by. The reason she drives me nuts is because we have to shove a years worth of visits into 9 days and a 1 bedroom (and more importantly one BATHROOM) apartment... and that just doesn't cut it!! So I'm pretty excited. She's looking at sometime around August 1.

What's your best birthday memory????