Happy Birthday Girl

Whenever I think about turning 30, I immediately think of Friends and The One Where They All Turn 30:




I also think about the movie 13 Going On 30. "30, flirty and thriving!"




There isn't much about turning this milestone age that has me freaked out. I love birthdays too much to have any negative feelings over it. The only thing that seems weird to me is that now, for the first time in my life, I will have to look at the next age group in Bazaar's "Fabulous At Any Age".

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I know a lot of people make goals when they have birthdays and list things they want to accomplish. Well, I want to do something a little different. I'm going to tell you what I've accomplished already:

*I've played the clarinet for a majority of my life.
*I still play in an orchestra and recently started playing bassoon in a band.
*I played in Carnegie Hall in 2001.
*I coached a swim team for five straight summers. The most difficult and most rewarding job ever.
*I graduated from UMW in 2002.
*I got a masters degree in 2008.
*I get along with my family...like freakishly well.
*All of my baby cousins know me.
*I did a fashion photo shoot for my brother's store and some of the pics actually look good!
*I am not selfish**
*I taught middle school band as a long-term sub and didn't kill anyone (including myself).
*I own every Brad Pitt movie there is.
*I can make people laugh.
*I played tennis in high school even though I got cut the first time I tried out.
*I played with the Air Force Band once in high school.
*I have a lot of friends.
*I've seen a gazillion bands live.
*I've spoken Spanish in Puerto Rico.
*I am happy
*etc.
*etc.
*etc.

So yeah, yay for me!

XO,
SVR





*So not a fluke I chose this cover:)
**Of course I am sometimes! "Sometimes" is key.

17

Today is my birthday! So, in honor of ME, here's a little information about ME:


This is from one of those birthday books.

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Ruling Planet: Uranus, the visionary

Symbol: The Water Carrier

Birth Date Ruler: Saturn, the teacher

Tarot Card: The Star (hope)

Favorable Numbers: 1,8

Lucky Day: Saturday, especially when on 1st or 8th

Lucky Colors: Sky Blue (yuck, although, maybe night time sky blue!?), maroon

Birthstone: Amethyst

People born on 17 February:

+ often figure out early on that the key to success in life is discipline

+ are determined, ambitious people with a clear idea of where they want to go and waht they need to do to get there.

+ have remarkable self-discipline and can give the appearance of invincibility

+ have others who warm to them instantly because they respect their honesty and ability to be true to themselves and their beliefs.

+ have a tough exterior, but are sensitive souls who can be profoundly hurt by the careless words or actions of others.

+ have incredible endurance, intelligence, and stamina.

+ can be isolated, inflexible, and suspicious

+ can be disciplined, determined, and appealing

+ are drawn to people born on 24 Sept and 23 Oct

+ have no problem attracting admirers.

+ are very loyal, caring, and endlesslt fascinating once they find a partner.

+ love to unravel a mystery.

+ are drawn to careers in writing, journalism, or education.

+ are super awesome and gorgeous.


Okay, I added the last one, but it's true, right?


XO,
Scarlet


+Title from Kings Of Lean

Plans

OK, so Saturday night is planned and Friday night is on it's way, but what about the rest of the week leading up until my birthday? It's not just a BirthDAY, but a BirthWEEK!

Sunday 10 Feb: Probably just relaxing before a BIG week. Maybe I'll do some laundry.
Monday 11 Feb:
Tuesday 12 Feb:
Wednesday 13 Feb:
Thursday 14 Feb: Valentine's Day. Everyone will tell me they love me. I will also have candy hearts to give out. I love those.
Friday 15 Feb: cupcakes at work and going out that night.
Saturday 16 Feb: Thai and a bar. And I'll be the princess all effing night.

SUNDAY 17 Feb!!!!!!!!! The Big Day!!!!


Okay, but as you can see, I have nothing planned for some of those days. Help! What are some fun, little things we can do? Have you seen that Gilmore Girls episode when it's Lorelai's birthday and leading up to the party with the World's Biggest Pizza they do fun things like Double Feature Tuesday and other fun, random things? That's what I'm thinking. Mainly just fun things to lead up to the extra special weekend.


XO,
SVR

The Party Of Special Things To Do

So my birthday is just over a week away, but the celebrating, and planning for the celebrations, have already commenced. Yesterday I made a large purchase that is currently en route and today I made plans to get a haircut in a couple of weeks. Earlier today I emailed a bit with Serena about plans for the 16th, which is the main celebrating day for my turning 28. (Note: My actual birthday is the 17th and don't forget it.) We only need to decide on timing for dinner and need to email the masses with the schedule and all is set. This birthday is going to rule. As all birthdays do.

Themes for this birthday:

Japanese*


Anchors**



XO,
SVR

*No anime. Those who bring anime to my birthday will be shot and/or asked to leave.
**The themes are not related....but, I guess they can be if you want.