You Say It's Your Birthday...

On a chilly March night thirty-five twenty-five years ago, a very pregnant woman stood in the kitchen talking to her friend on the phone. She was 10 days overdue (can you imagine??? I would DIE!!!) Suddenly, a gush of warm water hit the floor...her baby (me)had finally decided to show up. Late and with a messy floor. Not much has changed. Eight hours later, that woman had enough contractions to head to the hospital. There she begged the doctor to administer a general anesthetic. (Epidurals were not to be had in Michigan at that time.) The nurse begged the woman not to do general anesthsia, but the woman was not to be deterred. So finally, the anesthetic was administered and the lady conked out. The next thing she remembered, she was in the hallway at the hospital, and a little basinette was next to her. In it was a giant, pink shrimp. That's how she remembers it, at least. And then she fell back asleep. The next morning she awoke refreshed and renewed, having slept through the entire thing. Lucky girl. And the giant shrimp turned out to be the most beautiful, wonderful, awesome baby ever born, at least that's how I remember it. And I was there, so I should know.

So that is the story of my arrival on Earth. Thanks for everything, Mom.

And now on to the good stuff. The presents. What did you get me? Here is what I got you...

It's just a few of my favorite things: Chocolate covered marzipan, Blockbuster gift card, homemade soaps, George Clooney, ColorStay lipstick in a nice neutral color, cute spring socks, and Twilight sweethearts. These may or may not be left over from Valentine's Day, but I found them at Blockbuster a few days ago while buying the gift card, so if they are, don't blame me! In order to be complete, this gift pack should really contain Coke and cheesecake too, but they don't ship well. Sorry.

So that's the birthday loot. And guess what? Most of you don't even have to do anything to win these presents! Everyone who has commented on my blog during the fabulous month of March will be automatically entered into the drawing for these fine prizes. However, to boost your chances ever so slightly, everyone who comments on my blog today (on any of my posts) will get an extra entry. In case you're not good at math, that means TWO for some of you!!! Your odds are getting better. It's my way of saying thank you to all my loyal readers, friends, bliends, and blesbians. And to encourage the lurkers and blurkers, those of you who lend your support in a more...silent way, you can win too. Just come out of hiding today and say hi (and hopefully tell me how you found my blog), and you'll be automatically entered as well. So to make things clear: Already commented? Entered. Commenting today? Entered. No comments? You suck.

I will be announcing the winner of the birthday hoard of gifts tomorrow morning just before I head out of town for my birthday getaway to warmer climates.

Best of luck to you, and THANK YOU for being there for me. You're the BEST! (And yes, I mean YOU.)

p.s. I know I said I wanted a German chocolate cake, but on second thought...