However, I have digressed. My birthday.
I believe that I have mentioned the birthday tradition of 76 Malone but if I have left out any details here is the short version: I bake a cake and we eat it at midnight to celebrate into the birthday in German tradition (I live with Germans - if you missed that). And that is the nutshell version of what happened on my birthday. But because I love you all very much, here are some details.
I was strictly forbidden to bake my own cake, a harsh ruling if you ask me, but was allowed to provide the recipe for my favorite cheesecake. A springtime citrus cheesecake (YUM!). The house had plans to go out that night and I began getting ready. Suddenly there was a knock on my door. I opened it and found the beginnings of a scavenger hunt. The rules were that I had to wear my prettiest dress and the birthday sash provided for the whole night. When I went downstairs I found the rest of my tasks written on a lovely piece of paper. Among them were:
- Give everyone a kiss (on the cheek!!)
- Pretend to be the Queen for five minutes
- Sing your favorite song
- Convince someone to buy you a drink
- Greet a stranger like you know them
- Tell the bouncer "Live long and prosper"
- Dance (preferably the "shopping cart")
- Make up a rule that everyone has to follow for the night
- Give a speech
Those were some of my favorites. My rule for the night was everyone in the group, if they wished to speak to someone, had to begin with a compliment about the other person. Sarcasm was allowed but not encouraged.
I had such a wonderful time and I owe it all to my wonderful housemates - truly a birthday I will never forget!
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| Kiki and I - Kiki was the photographer for the night (the camera died 2 minutes after this picture was taken). |
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