Why Am I Not Surprised?

I always get sick in the middle of May, every year. I always come down with something days before my birthday. Sometimes, this happens after my birthday. Half the time, it's on my actual birthday. This year, I thought I'd be scot free but nooooooo...

I had a stress-induced asthma attack last Monday. I had to stay home from work. Right now, I have colds and a cough. My friend, Rosey, is stressed too, that hives are breaking out on her hands.

One thing's for sure. I can't wait for the weekend.

Birthday Surprises

my cake from the husband

my own copy of Koushun Takami's Battle Royale, also from the husband

I love my birthdays. This one is no exception!

No Less

On my birthday, my awesome friends gave me a Nobel Prize winner.

Thank you for my copy of Yasunari Kawabata's The Old Capital. I'm very happy.

The husband also gave me a book for my birthday: George RR Martin's A Dance With Dragons.

I'm a lucky girl.