Thursday, March 11, 2010

Thoughts on turning fuh-fuh-forty...

Well, tommorrow is it. The big day. The top of the hill. The end of the climb. As I stand at the precipice of a new tomorrow, the light shining down, all of my memories lined up behind me like storied soldiers of old...nahhh! Just pulling your leg! Whoo hoo!!!! BIRTHDAY!!! Forty? Who cares? Bring it on! Where's the cake!

Here are my plans, thus far, for my big day tomorrow:
1. Sleep in a little.
2. Play with the cats.
3. Go out to lunch with Harrison and Steve.
4. Stitch.
5. Go to the bookstore and buy a couple of things to read.
6. Answer the phone, "Happy fortieth birthday, to me." (I hope I get a telemarketer or two.)
7. Eat cake.
8. Open gifts with wild abandon.
9. Smile pretty for my picture.
10. Play some of my favorite music.
11. Take a bubble bath.
12. Pick out something fun on etsy.com.
13. At around ten, open the fridge. Look at the cake again. Carve myself another piece.
14. Wear my favorite jeans.
15. Stitch some more.

Hope y'all have a great weekend. Don't forget to check out my Facebook page (do a search on Facebook for Shakespeare's Peddler.) If you post, you have a chance to win Stitchopoly from me.
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25 comments:

  1. Peggy LeeMarch 11, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    I need a list like that. I especially like #13.
    I hope you have a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY tomorrow!!

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  2. natalysneedleMarch 11, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    I am turning 40 this year and like you I am embracing it!! I plan to spend my birthday much the same way eating cake, spending time with my boys, and stitching. Have a wonderful day and since it is a monumental year for everyone else celebrate for a couple of days.

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  3. UnknownMarch 11, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Happy Birthday, Theresa!

    I hope your day is full of wonderful moments.

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  4. CatherineMarch 11, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Whoohoo! Happy Birthday! I hit 40 last year and let me tell you - that 10:00 extra piece of cake in the kitchen (especially if everyone else is already asleep) is divine!!

    Enjoy your day!

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  5. Tanya MarieMarch 11, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Cute picture :)
    I turned 40 in January and I lived the tell the tale ... it's a big milestone so enjoy it to the fullest. Sounds like you have a great time planned.
    Tanya

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  6. UnknownMarch 11, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Happy Birthday! Looks like it is going to be a great day.

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  7. KathyMarch 11, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    Great list.

    Happy happy Birthday to you!

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  8. KarenMarch 11, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Have a wonderful birthday!! It sounds like you have the makings for a great day!

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  9. DebMarch 11, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Sounds like your going to have a wonderful day! Happy Birthday!

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  10. KiwiflowaMarch 11, 2010 at 2:47 PM

    Sounds like a marvelous day and I hope it all goes to plan - Happy B Day!

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  11. mainely stitchingMarch 11, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    I have enjoyed being 40 a whole lot more than I enjoyed being 30. Here's to the start of a great new decade for you! :D

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  12. mainely stitchingMarch 11, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    I have enjoyed being 40 a whole lot more than I enjoyed being 30. Here's to the start of a great new decade for you! :D

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  13. SherryMarch 11, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    Sounds like you have wonderful plans for your special day! Have a wonderful and happy Birthday!

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  14. diamondcMarch 11, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    I would sing Happy Birthday to you, but cannot I am a terrible singer.
    40 is not bad at all wait until the big 50.
    Happy Birthday.
    Catherine

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  15. SharonMarch 11, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!

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  16. pamelaricMarch 11, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Hey, didn't anyone tell you that fifty is the new forty? Top, precipice, end of the climb? You have to wait ten more years for that!! Happy Birthday kiddo.
    Pamela
    Tucson

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  17. TerriMarch 11, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Happy Birthday

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  18. StarMarch 11, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    Happy Birthday and happy stitching to you! :)

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  19. TammyMarch 12, 2010 at 7:05 AM

    Happy Birthday, love your list of plans for the day.

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  20. AnonymousMarch 12, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Theresa--

    Happy Birthday! I would add "stitch some more" in several more places on your list!

    As someone who's been past 40 for a while now, I can say your attitude about it will serve you well in the future.

    Have a great day!

    Carol S.

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  21. GiovannaMarch 12, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    Many happy returns, have a great 5th decade!

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  22. GracieMarch 12, 2010 at 6:15 PM

    Happy Birthday! And many more!

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  23. Sharon CrescentMarch 14, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    happy birthday to youuuuuu happy birthday to youuuuuuuuu happy birthday dear frie-end, happy birthday to youuuu. :D

    Sharon Crescent

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  24. Stitching CatMarch 15, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday, Theresa! I loved your list of things you were going to do and hope that you managed to fit them all in. Happy Happy Day! Deb

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  25. HeatherSpadaccini@yahoo.comMarch 18, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Sounds like a great day! Then again, a day w/ The Mellow Mushroom is a success as far as I'm concerned. Their spicy chicken pizza is to die for as well as their ridiculous beer selection. It's like I've died and gone to heaven! The cake, the family, strange but endearing photos and a complete command over the day is just what the doctor ordered for a happy birthday! Hope you had even more fun than your entry indicated 'cuz it looked AWESOME!!

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