Grateful Tuesday from a wise (meaning: old) blogger
July 31, 2007 | Grateful Tuesday
On this day, even though I’m a little “aw crap, I’m old,” I should really be thankful for being alive and surrounded by wonderful people. With that in mind, I’ll serve up a heaping plate o’ gratitude:
1. DUDE, finally. I finished Harry Potter, and I made it to the end with only one wee spoiler (thank you NOT US Weekly, you shit-fer-brains). Although I would have rather slowed down the reading process and enjoyed the journey, I felt compelled to haul ass in case a turd spoiled it for me. I loved it. I’m not in any way happy that it’s over. When you want to talk about it, I’ll be here for you (via email. Don’t you DARE post a spoiler!!!).
2. PlayDoh doesn’t stain. It kind of yucks me out that it collects hair and other dirty bits from our floors (yes, I’ll admit it: I’m a terrible housekeeper. We live in a hovel.), but at least it’s not adding too much to the general mess. When pieces of rogue doh are discovered, they’re conveniently hardened and easy to sweep up. Oh yes, and I’m grateful it’s non-toxic. I just had to add that, because, well, someone’s got a bit o’ yellow on his tooth.
3. I’m grateful to my FIL’s palm pilot for remembering my birthday. Yay technology. I am even MORE grateful to my FIL for sending me a lovely email with birthday wishes. We don’t see him nearly as much as we’d like to, there’s been some issues with the woman he married, and he’s not very open about his feelings (wha? a man not good with expressing feelings? shocking revelations here at hollowsquirrel!!!), so this special email meant a lot to me at this point in our relationship.
4. I’m going to have the largest office in the building for over 3 weeks starting on Thursday. I’m trying to find the bright side to being forced out of my awesome little closed door, many windowed, couch-included office into another ridiculously larger office that instead of holding one person & 4 couches/2 chairs will house 1 part-time employee (me) and THREE graduate students. THREE. GRADUATE. STUDENTS. I was a graduate student. Although, I was a pregnant, older graduate student, but the graduate students last semester? Let’s say, they were still living the undergraduate lifestyle. So, although I’m not being paid to supervise these three students, it’s been suggested that I will nevertheless be one (narc?). Should I go all 21 Jump Street on them and pretend to be a grad student? Hmmm, the Calendar o’ Jojo and wrinkles may give me away. Nertz. As for losing major privacy, the lighting is better and there’s air conditioning. Not to mention the sink, private toilet and shower. You think I kid.
5. I’m grateful so many people have remembered my birthday, even though my husband didn’t this morning. He made up for it by scoring a babysitter for tonight. Lucky break, Mr. Squirrel. I heart all of the bday-related IM status messages (although, if you feel the need to change them mid-day to announce your lunch plans or whatever, please do so. I won’t be offended!), emails, comments, bday inspired posts, presents, strip-o-grams, cold hard cash and ponies. You guys make this old hag feel very special and loved. Or at least tolerated and placated so she doesn’t throw a big ol’ Jojo-esque tantrum, complete with head-banging. Hugs to you all!
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Don’t forget to hop the equator and wish Alyndabear the happiest of birthdays! Not to brag, but Alyndabear and I also share our birthday with your favorite wizard, Harry Potter! If you’re new to HollowSquirrel (for instance, you stopped by because you had some random business card stuffed amongst BlogHer swag) and you want to be listed on the Blogger Birthday Bonanza page, let me know in the comments or via email!
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July 31st, 2007 at 11:58 am, stevo Says:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
How old are you now? By the looks of you, 21!
Hope you have a grreat BD. xOxOx!
July 31st, 2007 at 12:02 pm, Jeannette Says:
Happy birthday again from the other side of the ocean, Mrs. Squirrel!
July 31st, 2007 at 12:16 pm, Isabel Says:
We need to discuss Harry Potter. I’m glad you finished it.
And also…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Enjoy your day.
July 31st, 2007 at 12:18 pm, SJ Says:
Happy Birthday Mrs. Squirrel!
July 31st, 2007 at 12:54 pm, jill Says:
ohh add me June 2
July 31st, 2007 at 12:55 pm, jill Says:
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY! And feel free to email me about HP, i love it!
July 31st, 2007 at 1:23 pm, Emily Says:
Yay! Happy birthday fellow HP lover!
July 31st, 2007 at 1:40 pm, Rachel Says:
Yaaay, a babysitter!!! Way to go Mr. Squirrel! I hope you guys have a fabulous time!
July 31st, 2007 at 2:44 pm, Jackie Says:
Happy birthday! I can’t think of a better present than a babysitter! Add me to the birthday roll, please - August 26.
July 31st, 2007 at 2:51 pm, velocibadgergirl Says:
Happy birthday! Another HP fan here willing and ready to discuss.
July 31st, 2007 at 2:58 pm, Sallyacious Says:
Happy birthday! I hope you have a lovely, lovely day.
July 31st, 2007 at 3:13 pm, alyndabear Says:
Happy Birthday lovely lady! It’s now the 1st of August, so live it up for me, alright?
July 31st, 2007 at 3:28 pm, Audrey Says:
Happy birthday once again! We’re having a HP SPOILERS DON’T SCARE US discussion in the comments of Friday’s post over at my place. Come join the party!
July 31st, 2007 at 4:25 pm, La Turista Says:
See? I knew there was a reason I like you so much. Leos, UNITE! Happy Happy Birthday, and have a great night!
July 31st, 2007 at 4:56 pm, Kiraa Says:
Happy Nutty Birthday!
I’d love to be included 3/31
and woot!
July 31st, 2007 at 5:58 pm, jen from boston Says:
Happy Birthday,glossy-haired HS!
Always .5 year younger than you,
Jen
July 31st, 2007 at 6:04 pm, jen r. Says:
YAYYYYYYYYY BIRTHDAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!
i finished harry potter on saturday in a frenzy of emotions. the emptiness set in on sunday.
now what??!!??
July 31st, 2007 at 8:13 pm, Jezer Says:
DUDE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I’m sorry I’m late. I KNEW today felt important. That’s what I get for not writing things down.
July 31st, 2007 at 10:40 pm, Steph Says:
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day!
August 1st, 2007 at 9:05 am, Amy W Says:
I know, I am always late, but Happy Birthday.
And I totally finished the book….was all confused with the names in the last part, kind of annoying.
August 2nd, 2007 at 11:20 am, Frema Says:
In case you didn’t see my Gmail chat tagline yesterday, Happy Birthday, Ms. Squirrel!