Natal

Posted on November 6th, 2007 by Deb

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Okay, this is it. Today is my birthday. (That’s 41 years of age, if anyone other than me is keeping count.)

It’s not the only birthday in the neighborhood, either. Go wish Vicky, Beth, Laura, and Icyshard a happy birthday, too.

Then, head over here to hear an . . . um . . . interesting happy birthday song….

I’ve reminisced (with photos) on other years, so you don’t really need to hear all that again, right?

The plans for the day? I’m taking the day off from work, hoping it doesn’t rain, and going shopping with Mom at Short Hills mall, which, for whatever reason, seems to be a birthday tradition for the two of us.

I hope you all have a good day!

And, don’t forget the Calendar Contest, either! I haven’t gotten nearly the responses I’d gotten by this time last year . . . only five entries as of writing this post. . . . Come on, folks–this is your chance to win a calendar or some sock yarn! Make an old woman happy . . . (grin)

Now, today seems the perfect time to do this meme that I came across over here yesterday:

The idea is to tell what I was doing 10 years ago, 20 years ago,
and 30 years ago. She added 40 to this meme, so I played along with that, too. Feel free
to join in and do this one as well, if you’re interested.

10 years ago: 1997. 31 years old. I had just finished taking swimming lessons for the first time in my life, and had a friend teach me to drive a stick shift (which I haven’t done since).

20 years ago. 1987. 21 years old.  I was in London for the semester in college, my Junior year. And my actual, 21st birthday? I spent that actual day all alone in Trier Germany, being stood up by a no-show pen-pal, while my camera broke, the batteries in my walkman died, and I couldn’t find a thing in English to read, and ended up having supper at McDonalds. Well, it was memorable!

30 years ago. 1977. 11 years old. Um . . . fifth grade. Chances are we were listening to the 1776 soundtrack in school. Honestly, I’ve got nothing…

40 years ago. 1967. 1 year old. That was obviously a big day, being my first birthday and all, but I have to tell you, I don’t remember much of it. I did, however, get my all-time-favorite doll, Buttons, that birthday. You can see her in this picture with little-bitty me. And in the 1999 pictures in this post. She spends her time in the guest room these days, but she’s still very much loved.

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51 Responses to “Natal”

  1. Jennifer // Nov 6, 2007 at 6:52 am

    Happy Birthday to you – Happy birthday to you – Happy Birthday dear Deb – Happy Birthday to you. Have fun on your special day. The Mall tradition sounds fabulous!

  2. Carole // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:00 am

    Happy Birthday, Deb!

  3. Norma // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:04 am

    Happy birthday, Deb! When does the calendar contest end? Sorry for not paying attention. (Is this going to be on the test????)

  4. Laurie // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:30 am

    Hapy birthday, grrl! Celebrate well.

  5. Deborah // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:31 am

    Happy Birthday! Despite the rain have a beautiful day!

  6. Valerie // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:33 am

    Happy Birthday!

  7. Angie // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:39 am

    Happy Birthday, Deb. I hope your day is fun and the rest of the year is filled with good adventures.

  8. Amy // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:52 am

    Happy Natal Day!

  9. Bethe // Nov 6, 2007 at 8:10 am

    Happy Birthday! Have fun shopping with Mom and enjoy your day off. =)

  10. Julie // Nov 6, 2007 at 8:17 am

    Many happy returns of the day!

  11. susan // Nov 6, 2007 at 8:24 am

    Happy Birthday, Deb!

  12. Laura // Nov 6, 2007 at 8:27 am

    Happy birthday, Deb!

  13. Vicki // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:04 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEB!!!! Have a fun day — and a wonderful year!!

  14. claudia // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:14 am

    Happy Birthday!

  15. Marcia Cooke // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:18 am

    Well, I already wished you Happy Birthday, so again!

  16. Beth // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:21 am

    Happy Birthday, birthday buddy!!! All year you were catching up to me then bam! I’m a whole year older than you again. How does that happen? ;)

  17. sprite // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:28 am

    Happiest of Happy Birthdays Deb. I hope that today rocks and that the rest of the year rolls.

  18. Lizzy B // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:30 am

    Happy Birthday Deb!!!

  19. Ruth // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:45 am

    Happy birthday Deb!!!

  20. Carol // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:48 am

    Haf a happi berfday!

  21. Kim // Nov 6, 2007 at 10:00 am

    Happy happy birthday!!! We’ll get out the big guns (cake & wheels) and celebrate on Saturday! I sent you a b-day youtube video clip. Hope it gets to you. Enjoy your day!

  22. Beth S. // Nov 6, 2007 at 10:05 am

    Happy birthday Deb! :-) Good for you for taking the day off. I always try to do that too. :-)

    And I love the squiggly birthday candles. Very cute!

  23. Chris // Nov 6, 2007 at 10:22 am

    Happy birthday!! It’s also another Deb’s husband’s birthday today – crowded day! http://woundtootight.blogspot.com/2007/11/hey-mister.html

  24. Cheryl // Nov 6, 2007 at 10:58 am

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day! It’s raining up here, but maybe you have better weather down there?

  25. margene // Nov 6, 2007 at 10:59 am

    Happy Birthday Deb!!!

  26. Dorre // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:03 am

    Happy Birthday Deb ;)

  27. Jennifer // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:05 am

    Happy Birthday!! :)

  28. Melanie // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:11 am

    Many happy returns!

  29. Cookie // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:54 am

    Happy Birthday!

  30. Kristi aka Fiber Fool // Nov 6, 2007 at 12:38 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  31. CindyCindy // Nov 6, 2007 at 12:44 pm

    Happy Birthday Young’un

  32. Kat with a K // Nov 6, 2007 at 1:50 pm

    Happy birthday!

  33. deb // Nov 6, 2007 at 1:57 pm

    All you guys – and my husband too! What a day! Celebrate in style dear girl!

  34. Yvonne // Nov 6, 2007 at 2:33 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEB!!!!

  35. Julie // Nov 6, 2007 at 3:16 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    I love that picture of you and your doll :)

  36. Risa // Nov 6, 2007 at 4:13 pm

    Again, a very happy birthday!

  37. Judy G. // Nov 6, 2007 at 4:13 pm

    Many happy returns of the day! I’m right behind you on the 11th (although 8 years ahead). Enjoy the day!

  38. Carrie K // Nov 6, 2007 at 4:56 pm

    Happy Birthday, Deb!

  39. Patty // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:22 pm

    Gluckliche Geburtstag!

  40. Sheri // Nov 6, 2007 at 7:28 pm

    A VERY happy 41st birthday to you, Deb. Seems like yesterday I read on your blog you were turning 40!
    Sheri in GA

  41. marti // Nov 6, 2007 at 8:08 pm

    happy birthday to you!

  42. Lisa // Nov 6, 2007 at 8:21 pm

    Happy Birthday wishes to you!!

  43. Judy H. // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:10 pm

    Happy birthday! Hope you spent the day with all your favorite people! (And that includes furry people…)

    I spent a semester of my junior year in London, too, in 1993. I miss London.

  44. Elysbeth // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:13 pm

    Happy Birthday. Glad this decade was better than 21.

  45. Nancy // Nov 6, 2007 at 9:51 pm

    I’ll join the happy chorus! On the actual day even – rare for me.

    Happy Birthday to you!

    I’m only one year older, so your timeline rang true for me. That 21st of yours was rough, but I’m sure it made you stronger ;) … or at least provided conversation fodder!

  46. Kristy // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:01 pm

    Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day!

  47. Carrie // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:16 pm

    Happy Birthday!

  48. michelle // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:35 pm

    Happy Birthday! I’m right behind you, just turned 39 :)

  49. knit chick // Nov 6, 2007 at 11:52 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!

  50. JessaLu // Nov 7, 2007 at 10:59 am

    Happy (belated) Birthday!! :o ))

  51. Lorette // Nov 7, 2007 at 3:11 pm

    Happy happy happy birthday! Here’s to many good things in the next year!

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