"Who will love me now?" is my new favourite song, it's by PJ Harvey and if anyone has a copy of it I would much appreciate to borrow it. As it is I have to keep going on youtube and watching the emo Logan from Veronica Mars video. Which isn't really that big of a trial, I'm just thinking an MP3 would be nice too.
Friday afternoon I went for a special long run, since I had the time and inclination. I went up Hobson St like normal, did a circuit of the blind gardens lawn and then up to Tinakori Rd. I ran along there, well, walked and ran and got angry at having to wait for the traffic lights so often and then came back on the Mulgrave St bridge, crossed at the Molesworth St lights and back home. It was a pretty hard run, but that was kind of the point. I wanted to push myself and get to where I'm jogging for about a half hour. I'm not that sure how long it took but it was longer than my usual run for sure.
My breathing was pretty good, it was my legs seizing up that held me back. That thing where your legs say 'nah, we're done running now. Thanks anyway.'
Shopping in town after a nice shower was fun, I bought pink sparkly earrings, a pink sparkly magic pendant, pink lipstick, a fun box of eyeshadow colours (the colour range is named "cheerleader" the brand name is "Chi chi") two books: Lemony Snicket The End and the new novel in the Otori series The Cry of the Heron. Then I went to Flying Burrito Brothers for dinner with Lee's parents and brothers and got a bit silly on one Corona (apparently running after lunch and not eating after that makes a 6pm Corona more potent). Then we had strawberry margaritas and they were so good. Mmmmm. I ate a Chicken mole enchilada and it was very good, although the sauce got a bit rich after a while. Churros to finish and it was all very delicious.
My birthday was very humid, the cloud was very low and the wind high. Lee gave me the complete Jonathan Creek on DVD which makes me a very happy panda. Then we missioned out to Petone to get Lighthouse vouchers for my brother and sister-in-law and over to my sister's place for family birthday fun. I gave my neice the Rainbow Fairy I made two years ago and she really liked it! It's always nice when your creations are appreciated.
I was given a book of Regency paper dolls, which are almost too nice to cut out and lots of scrapbooking stuff which makes me want to clear off my desk and actually do some scrapbooking. I'm on too much of a patchwork kick right now though. (I cut out the first block for Giffy and Beau's wedding quilt this morning!) Plus chocolate, a rose mug, a 'princess' necklace, and some other little things.
I had a nap in the afternoon, aaaaah luxurious birthday napping.
Lee and I arrived nice and early at Blend (I was all princessed up in my wedding dress and much pink make-up) and had some sitting around time since we really didn't need to get there that early. Blend was an awesome venue, the staff were so friendly and took wonderful care of me (I got free drinks and a big slice of chocolate birthday cake) and they gave us a 20% discount on food and drinks all night. I must write a nice email to the manager and let him know how much a I appreciated it. Also a special thank you to the Dread Pirate Roberts for being (overly) honourable all night.
Lots of people showed up, which was lovely. Thanks to everyone who came! Also thanks for all the presents! I went home and rolled around in them like Matt suggested. Yesterday I wore new socks, new necklace and new earrings out to the movies. I was looking through photos from the party this morning and unfortunately the low light setting on my camera is also the Mondo Red Eye on Everyone setting. If anyone else has photos I'd love to see them, I'll have to have some fun editing my pics before I can do anything with them.
Yesterday we went to see Little Miss Sunshine and that is very good. Kind of tragic-comedy-drama about the ridiculousness of modern life and the importance of family. I really loved it actually and the climax made me laugh so hard I cried. Bought some DVDs with birthday vouchers: Batman Forever, Batman and Robin and My Neighbour Totoro. Still have a few vouchers left because once you can buy anything, there's nothing you want.
This morning I went for another run, longer than my standard but not too long. Managed a lot of running which made me feel good. It was a nice morning for it, really. Warm in the sun but cool with the wind. Hopefully the promised Southerly change doesn't eventuate.
PoF: Be Afraid
CO: too many things to do