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TT #7,398 – Spreading the birFday love! (mine!)

October 18, 2006 Written by Lisa
Thirteen Things about Lisa’s birthday!!

1. I was born on October 22, 1960 (OY!). Did you know that, numerologically speaking, the number 22 is a “master” number? Well, it is. And according to this site, here’s all you need to know about me from my day of birth:

Idealistic, you work for the greater good with a good deal of inner strength and charisma. An extremely capable organizer, but likely to paint with broad strokes rather than detail. You are very aware and intuitive.

2. Best birthday present from my mom: A gold necklace with my name on it. You see them a lot now but this was “back in the day” when they weren’t so prevalent. My friend Robyn had one and I lusted after one just like it. I can still see mom sitting on the couch telling me that she wanted to get one for me but she just didn’t have the money for it. I understood but was still bummed. Wouldn’t ya know it? She had it all along and I was doubly surprised on my birthday.

3. Everyone should have a singing telegram once in their life, right? About 7 years ago, my lovely co-workers surprised me with a pink gorilla singing happy birthday in front of the entire office. I loved it, I admit, but was mightly embarassed at the same time. Interesting mix, eh?

4. At one of my previous places of employ, I was the “birthday coordinator” and always got the cake and cards and stuff for everyone. Come my birthday, they all forgot. That’s what I got for working with mostly guys. (Rich made up for it with cupcakes the next day, though!)

5. Beloved Goddaughter of Love ™ used to make my birfday cakes and always knew just what kind to bake. I didn’t have to wonder who would be taking up that mantle this year in her absence. Cousin ‘O Cool stepped right up to the plate. YEY!! I loves me some cake. And here’s a fun fact: Duty has never baked me a cake! He will before I’m finished with him! hehe

6. But, to his credit, he always goes shopping for cards from the pets and gets just the right ones too! A lovey and goofy one from Max and cute kitty cards from Murphy, Lucie and Midge. So, I guess that exonerates him on the “no cake baking” issue, right? (And yes, he also gets me cards from the pets for Mother’s day. Isn’t he a sweetie?)

7. I guess I will have to wear the birthday crown alone from now on. Can I say I’m wearing it for two? (See why I say this here.) (Warning: kleenex time)

8. Best present from Duty: Well, this would probably be my Tivo. At the time he got it for me, I wasn’t all that thrilled. I mean, he watches way more tv than I do. Then I learned the joys of tivo … ah! To never have to sit in front of the tv flipping channels again! Always something to watch! This has become most likely my favorite present ever. :) (Which I readily admit to him.)

9. Twinnie and I trade presents since her b-day is exactly seven days before mine! I bought her presents and a card over the summer when I saw a few items that were perfect for her but because I’m a dolt, I didn’t get them sent out in time. Good thing she loves me! Happy BELATED birfday, Twinnie ‘O Mine!

10. I still feel about 28 so I think I will stay there for a good long time, mmmmkay? Although La and I agreed to stay 12 so I will vacillate between the two. Each age has its merits, right? At 12 you can be dreamy and goofy and a tool and at 28, you are young, wild and free. (At 46, you get wisdom, the right to wear jammy pants around the house at will and decent paychecks to buy old lady shoes!)

11. I love love LOVE presents. LOVE them. Have I mentioned that I really dig presents? Okay, just checking. ‘Cuz I do.

12. I don’t really care what celebs share my birthday. In my mind, it’s just me. (How’s that for a healthy dose of ego! hah)

13. Right now is a wonderful time in my life – I know my path and am taking steps to continue on it. I have a wonderful family who loves me and shows it and I am surrounded by friends who all have special places in my heart. Thanks for taking good care of me and let the celebrations begin! (note the PLURAL in celebration – I can’t have just ONE celebration, right??)

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30 Comments

  1. LaDonna LaDonna
    October 24, 2006    

    Happy Belated Birthday, Lisa!

  2. Irish Church Lady Irish Church Lady
    October 20, 2006    

    Hey we’re almost one year apart. I celebrated my 47th bday this week too!

    Happy Birthday on Sunday fellow Libran! ;-)

  3. N. Mallory N. Mallory
    October 20, 2006    

    Happy Birthday!

    Happy TT!

  4. Tracey Tracey
    October 20, 2006    

    Happy Birthday Lisa!!

    Here’s to Many Many more :-)

  5. anita anita
    October 19, 2006    

    Hey Lisa,

    Happy B-Day! Many celebrations!! (My computer was down for a few days, so no TT this week for me.)

    -A

  6. Barb Barb
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy Birthday! May you be blessed with good things, and a happy year in which to look forward to the next birthday! I have on in Dec, but my husband’s is Nov 22.

    Check out my TT.

  7. Uisce Uisce
    October 19, 2006    

    happy birthday to you! I hope you get lots of presents! you like presents, don’t you? cause I’m really not sure! :)

  8. Measi Measi
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy birthday! :) I’m a half of you (11). Does that mean I’m a follower? :)

  9. Jenny Ryan Jenny Ryan
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy, happy birthday!!

    October is the best month to have a birthday (IMHO :D)

  10. Margie Margie
    October 19, 2006    

    Our Daughter is a 22 (adding up all of her bd numbers) Jon (dh) and I are both 44’s and 9/11 babies. Astronomically it is incredible how it all boils down. Almost makes me think we birthed the next Deli Lamma or something. LOL! Someday we hope to have a star chart done.

    Happy Birthday!

  11. Becky Becky
    October 19, 2006    

    You know, I just realized Hubby-o-mine has not made me a birfday cake either in 24 years of marriage and when you consider his abilities, that is mjust plain sad. Take a look at my TT to see what he is capable of. Ms. Lisa, yell at him about that next time you see him…

  12. Sparky Sparky
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy Birthday to come! Semin -snapping fingers-familiar name

  13. Becky Becky
    October 19, 2006    

    Happily birfday to u…… Havea great week of them……!

  14. Nancy Nancy
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy Birthday! Did you know your bday is on the New Moon? Yep, how is that for a gift?

    Wishing you all the happiness you deserve!

  15. Darla Darla
    October 19, 2006    

    Let me see if I’ve got this straight: you like presents? ;) Hope you have a great birthday!

  16. carmen carmen
    October 19, 2006    

    here’s a singing blogogram. :)
    Happy birthday to eeeeewwwwwe
    Happy birthday to eeeeeewwwwwe
    Happy birthday Ms. Snarky Pants
    Happy birthday to eeeeeeewwwwe

  17. ami ami
    October 19, 2006    

    HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!

  18. tbirdonawire tbirdonawire
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy, Happy Birthday!

    Hubby hasn’t gotten me a bday present in YEARS! Nothing special around my house. I miss that, but I won’t tell him that. I love him anyway.

    Hope you have a great day!!!!

  19. Andrea Andrea
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy Birthday a few days early! The singing telegram sounds like a hoot :)

    My 13 are up!

  20. Wendy Ann Edwina D'Cunha e Pereira Wendy Ann Edwina D'Cunha e Pereira
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy birthday to you!!! Hope you have a great day, a nice big cake & a wonderful year ahead……….

  21. Tina Tina
    October 19, 2006    

    Advance happy birthday! :) May you have many many more to come. :) Happy Thursday!

  22. Kay Kay
    October 19, 2006    

    I love presents as well as cake on my bday, no matter how small. I feel like its not my bday if there was no cake. Oh well …

    Happy birthday in advance!

    My TT is up! All about my love for blogging! Feel free to visit my site and leave your thoughts anytime. =)

  23. Chelle Y. Chelle Y.
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy Birthday! I hope the one’s who love you will make it a special day!

  24. amy amy
    October 19, 2006    

    Happy bday and what a great blog you have

  25. crse crse
    October 18, 2006    

    When I first came by I thought Id get to be the first but now i have to be the SIXTH!!! Im a 22 too! Well Im glad to still get in during the birthday advent to wish you a HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

  26. Stephanie Stephanie
    October 18, 2006    

    Oh my gosh that cake looks so good. Do you think I could have a piece pleeeeeeeeease!?!?

    Spot on with #12!!

    HAppy Birthday and thanks for visiting my TT!

  27. jennfactor jennfactor
    October 18, 2006    

    My Little O was a birthday gift four years ago! You guys share the day! Happy Birfday, SnarkyPants!

  28. Tug Tug
    October 18, 2006    

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Singing telegram…FUN!

    Happy TT!

  29. Gabrielle Gabrielle
    October 18, 2006    

    Happy birthday to you! :)

  30. kontan kontan
    October 18, 2006    

    Happy Birthday to you!!! I love your #13 statement. We all need to realize the positives in our lives!

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