I forgot you'd all be DYING to know....

I just had to come back and meet the overwhelming demand for the account of this year's "Happy Birthday to ME! Week"... Dismal failure. Sure there was drinking. But only one day -- as opposed to the usual 7. And although a great time was had by all who were in attendance, we held a moment of silence for those who were not with us this year. Especially Doug and Andy, who apparently finally have better things to do than show up for my birthday every year. SURE Doug is married, and Andy had some fraternity thing to do -- but honestly!! Priorities, people! On one hand you have adult obligations ... on the other hand -- ME! And a pub crawl! For that is, in fact, what we did. We crawled from bar to bar downtown Racine, and it was a great time. I could have done without the three or four times I walked over the bridge and up the hill -- like a BILLION blocks -- without a coat in the freezing weather. But that we can credit Mr. B. with... and don't worry, he has paid mightly for irritation he caused me. Other than that -- beer was drunk, shots were taken, music was heard, and fun was had. If you did not make it, come to the "Happy Birthday to ME! Week: Part Deux" -- probably the weekend of the 18th when Doug (and Andy?) will be around.. Though I cannot guarantee a pub crawl, I can promise it will be an amusing time -- if nothing else.

PS. The rest of my birthday was great. Thank you so much to all you great buddies who remembered and called, or sent cards, or emails. Yes, Sean - birthdays can be a big deal -- even the shortest voicemail can make the biggest difference. It's nice to know there is one day out of 365 that people are thinking about you... It's your "special day"! And for those of you who FORGOT my special day?? I know who you are.......... But now that I'm 25, I might be too mature to pout... maybe.......