5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1...the Countdown has begun. Yes, this is the last week of my 26th year, which I'm honestly shocked by. It feels like just yesterday when I graced Turner Field and the Atlanta Braves with my coconut bra & grass skirted presence, and now? It's time to do it all over again.
At dinner last night, I said I was going to usher in the big 2-7 with an air of grace and decorum, which, besides proving to you that I was indulging in too much wine, should show you that really, I'm growing up. Instead of the all-out raging kegger packed with wall-to-wall people (only a slight exaggeration, if you can believe it) that I've had in the past, I'm having a smallish, somewhat sophisticated cocktail party, complete with a bartender (if I can find one for cheap, and by cheap I mean nearly free) and froo-froo beverages that just scream classiness. I'll be sashaying with my nearest and dearest in a little Diane von Furstenburg number, mingling and delicately sipping my wine. No partial nudity planned whatsoever (well, at least not in public...hee.) See? I'm growing up.
As such, I've decided NOT to do my usual birthday wish list as in years past. That's so childish to ask for jewelry or baubles that would just strike my fancy; no need to drop hints about the things I'd love to arrive on my doorstep (or work-step, as the big day falls on a Tuesday, you know) or give suggestions to any and all who may be in a quandary over how to treat me this year. Nope, much too mature and refined for that. Half of the fun of a birthday, after all, are the surprises! (And a card...I really, really want a card.)
Ok, so maybe just a FEW hints wouldn't hurt...
But you're still excited about your birthday, right? That's a good sign - I mean you know you're getting old when you try and avoid birthdays.
Also, I love the pic of Sydney Harbour - looks like the view on my ferry ride home.
Posted by: Dani | June 06, 2004 at 05:01 PM
Aubs, I´d like to wish you a happy birthday from Berlin (on my honeymoon, no less) and also to thank you for not putting the drunken pictures of me sitting on the toilet on the night of my bachelorette party on your website. It´s not a card, but hey, I´m on my honeymoon! Ciaó-ciao!
bettina
Posted by: Beth | June 07, 2004 at 01:43 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUBS! Hope you have a great day! :-)
Posted by: Dave | June 08, 2004 at 07:07 AM
Happy Birthday Aubrey Fabulous! Wish we were still at the beach celebrating! Will be thinking about you today and wishing you many happy moments!
Posted by: Allison | June 08, 2004 at 07:23 AM
Happy Birthday Aubrey!!!!!!!! You kick butt!
You did get that water...
Posted by: Aaron | June 08, 2004 at 08:07 AM
Happy Birthday Aubrey!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Paris | June 08, 2004 at 09:20 AM
Happy Birthday Aubs!
Posted by: DAve | June 08, 2004 at 10:31 AM