return from exile

[zyzyly]

My day started with a 6:45 am call from one of my nieces wishing me a happy birthday.

"How old are you Uncle Mike?"

"I'm _____(guess my age!)"

"OMG!................................dang!"

This was followed by a call begging me to work, which I ignored.

So I eventually got up and was surprised by a flurry of "happy birthday" emails. That was pretty cool. I headed out to the little Franciscan church for mass, and then on to the cemetery to spend some time with arlina. I was a little bit upset with her today for leaving me to fend for myself, but she reminded me that she gave me everything I need. She's right, as usual.

After the cemetery I headed down to the river to take some pictures and walk. It was such a nice day, even though it was chilly. I had indonesian food for lunch--very yummy.

After my walk I had an espresso, then dropped by work to retrieve birthday kisses from the danas. I headed over to Arlina's folks for dinner and a birthday party. It was a lot of fun! I got all sorts of interesting little gifts, and was entertained by the nieces and nephews.

And now here I am making my first real post in a while.

Where have I been? What have I been doing?

I have no idea.

But here I am.


Hunny bunny offers me a piece of the cake she baked all by herself. "eat it", she says.

Comments

[wordweaverlynn.livejournal.com]

A very happy birthday!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking about you today. That's a lovely cake. Happy birthday. :)

[myasma.livejournal.com]

thanks!

[ilubmoney.livejournal.com]

Did you make a wish? :)

And was the cake delicious? It looks too beautiful to eat!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I made a wish.

Hunny bunny was kind enough to let me pretend to eat it. I handed it back to her and said, 'thank you', and she replied, "wekome!" she's so cute!

[glaineacht.livejournal.com]

a beautiful birthday. : )

[poetbear.livejournal.com]

what a sweetheart!~paul

[pinkroo.livejournal.com]

I *have* been wondering what you've been up to--happy, happy birthday!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

I've been wondering too ;)

thank you!

[ex-angeldove677.livejournal.com]

What an adorable kid.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

she is!

[firni.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[zhenzhi.livejournal.com]

i'm glad it was a good day.
many happy returns!! big birthday hugs!! xoxo :-)

[myasma.livejournal.com]

it was an unexpectedly good day. thank you for the big hugs, and a big hug in return to you!

[jaiger.livejournal.com]

Wow, I wish I could make cakes that look that good.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

when you are 2 1/2, everyting seems so easy!

[sunshine-two.livejournal.com]

what a sweet little pic.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

she is a little sweetheart, for sure.

[pumpkin-pie-m.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you had a good day.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

me too--i was expecting it to be not so good, but was pleasantly surprised.

[thirdreel.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[one4k4.livejournal.com]

Awww... happy birthday! :)

[jackiejj.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday, and I have wondered where you were. It's good to hear from you again. Jackie

[myasma.livejournal.com]

it's good to be able to write again--thank you for the birthday wishes!

[worldcomrade.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[berkeleyfarm.livejournal.com]

How utterly adorable!

Happy birthday, Mike!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[missprune.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you are back, and belatedly wish you a happy Birthday.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

it's good to be back. thank you!

[king-duncan.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!

Square cake? Mmmm.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

not only square, but hard as a rock!

[felixbunay.livejournal.com]

Man, I meant to remember. Out of sight, ought of excuses.

Happy Pearl Harbor Day!

Okay, not exactly the right sentiment, but timing is everything.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

and a happy st. ambrose day to you!

[brendamom.livejournal.com]

What a cute girl! You are so fortunate to have a family close by. Happy Birthday, Mike!

[myasma.livejournal.com]

oh yeah!

[calledisrael.livejournal.com]

a very happy birthday to you, friend.
who couldn't have a happy birthday with cake like that? :-)

i love indonesian food... seriously...

[myasma.livejournal.com]

mmmm--that food was so good, and it was just a little hole-in-the-wall place.

[sun-set-bravely.livejournal.com]

Happy birthday!! That's an adorable photo.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

she makes it easy.

[eleanor.livejournal.com]

Glad to see you here, and glad to hear that your birthday had some really nice spots.

[myasma.livejournal.com]

it did--thank you!

[saintgeorge.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday, Mike! I posted a birthday greeting on my journal page, but you may have missed it amid the festivities. It looks like you had lots of fun. I hope you are going to come back soon and keep us up-to-date on your doings. (Btw, I happen to know that you are ____ years old!)

[myasma.livejournal.com]

you are right, I am ___! thank you for the birthday wishes!