The never-ending Birthday...
So, this year my birthday has been nothing short of AMAZING and a never ending affair. I seriously have never felt so loved and surrounded by fabulous people, as I do now. Friends and colleagues who have gone out of their way to make sure I have felt special during this past week. Here is a snapshot of some of the amazing birthday events that have been happening over the last week...
1. Midnight Birthday Drinks on the 24th
While out and about in Amsterdam, a group of my friends would not let my midnight birthday go by without a celebration - and so the drinks began - with calls beforehand to Australia and family/friends. Good good times! Sam was also in town which was extra special - catching up with good conversations and having fun random moments is always fun times!
2. Champagne Breakfast
So morning arrives, but no sleep in! Instead Sam and I rush to get to Jana's house where a special champagne breakfast is awaiting us - with champagne straight from the south of France, yummy scrambled eggs and baked delights. Soooo good - and a great start to the birthday festivities!
3. Pancake House Dinner
In the afternoon, a group of about 10 of us (close friends) met at the Pancake Bakery for afternoon tea/dinner. Again, more laughter (especially since I rocked up to the wrong pancake place and was 45 minutes late! SO TYPICAL OF ME!) Many pressies and stories were shared - and it seems people know me really well because I had some amazing pressies. Highlights included:
* Pink Fluffy Bath mat
* Pink Nike Gym Bag
* Chocolate high heel shoe
* Drawing box
* Special glittery pencil case
* Stationary, stationary, stationary!!
Oh, and my family are STARS - Elmo came delivered in the post to bring laugher and joy into my life! Yes, I know I am getting older but I still love him, and he moves around laughing - what is better than that!
4.Work Celebrations
I was shocked at work on Monday, when my colleagues came for cake and made an interactive pink powerpoint for me - a special suprise that they projected on the office wall. It was sooo special - and I got tickets to upcoming comedy festivals - so I can explore my funny side more on the stage... well I dont know about that, but I am definately looking forward to some good laughter in the coming months!
5. Birthday Lunches
I have been on several work lunches - where colleagues have taken me out to nice places... yes, its tough working in banking sometimes!
6. BUT THE ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHT ... Moulin Rouge Birthday Party!
There is just something about colourful feather boas and extravagant creativity that makes me happy - it was a really memorable night but I will let the pictures tell the whole story...
1. Midnight Birthday Drinks on the 24th
While out and about in Amsterdam, a group of my friends would not let my midnight birthday go by without a celebration - and so the drinks began - with calls beforehand to Australia and family/friends. Good good times! Sam was also in town which was extra special - catching up with good conversations and having fun random moments is always fun times!
2. Champagne Breakfast
So morning arrives, but no sleep in! Instead Sam and I rush to get to Jana's house where a special champagne breakfast is awaiting us - with champagne straight from the south of France, yummy scrambled eggs and baked delights. Soooo good - and a great start to the birthday festivities!
3. Pancake House Dinner
In the afternoon, a group of about 10 of us (close friends) met at the Pancake Bakery for afternoon tea/dinner. Again, more laughter (especially since I rocked up to the wrong pancake place and was 45 minutes late! SO TYPICAL OF ME!) Many pressies and stories were shared - and it seems people know me really well because I had some amazing pressies. Highlights included:
* Pink Fluffy Bath mat
* Pink Nike Gym Bag
* Chocolate high heel shoe
* Drawing box
* Special glittery pencil case
* Stationary, stationary, stationary!!
Oh, and my family are STARS - Elmo came delivered in the post to bring laugher and joy into my life! Yes, I know I am getting older but I still love him, and he moves around laughing - what is better than that!
4.Work Celebrations
I was shocked at work on Monday, when my colleagues came for cake and made an interactive pink powerpoint for me - a special suprise that they projected on the office wall. It was sooo special - and I got tickets to upcoming comedy festivals - so I can explore my funny side more on the stage... well I dont know about that, but I am definately looking forward to some good laughter in the coming months!
5. Birthday Lunches
I have been on several work lunches - where colleagues have taken me out to nice places... yes, its tough working in banking sometimes!
6. BUT THE ABSOLUTE HIGHLIGHT ... Moulin Rouge Birthday Party!
There is just something about colourful feather boas and extravagant creativity that makes me happy - it was a really memorable night but I will let the pictures tell the whole story...
5 Comments:
I can't believe you didn't post a picture including me!!! after I won the "most Ethan" award ;-)
Mazz, it was an amazing party, I wish you many more like that.
Happy birthday honey :)Wish I could have been there and we could have had a sneak peak into the forbidden drawer.
Hey gorgeous!
So here's from one cancerian to another, birthday wishes from me too following a two day celebration from my part! With my better half... was looking at your blog... we're both back in business... i should do some more posting too... Give russell a huge hug from me when u see him!
Lots of love Sweety
Kiss kiss
Alba
ah, you missed out the most spectacular pics! oops.. I still have to send you those :P. Coming up!
Maria hon, I just did :-)
Jen babe...me too! You would have loved it!
Alba!!!! Fabulous to hear from you, come visit in Amsterdam!
Chrys.. I will add your photos soon!
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