The Month of Birthdays

At times, it seems like everyone was born in February.

And then I remember that this cannot be the case, as I was born May.

Nonetheless, there have been lots of birthdays this month and I have had fun celebrating with all of my friends! For Stephanie's birthday (see left), we went to an Indian restaurant and had genuine Indian cuisine. I ordered chicken curry with mild flavoring, and it was delicious. James tried their hottest flavor, and actually survived! The bread they served us with our meal was especially good, and unlike anything I've ever had before. It was a light and airy pita, I suppose, buttered with garlic and yummy spices. I would probably return to this restaurant just for the bread. It was that good, people. 

For Ashlie's birthday (see left), we took a late trip to Luisa's Pizza and crowded twenty of us into one small table. I ordered buffalo wings (because who gets pizza at a pizza restaurant?) and tried the hazelnut choclate gelato for dessert. In the middle of dinner, though, we had to all get up and watch the lunar eclipse! We all stood together, under the shadowed moon, and watched the phenomenon. Pretty spiffy, I think. I tried to take some pictures, but didn't have my telephoto lens; I couldn't get a very good zoom on it. My dad, at home in Jacksonville, FL, got some awesome photos though. I'm sharing one with you.

I went to see the play this weekend, starring another February birthday, Lauren. Lauren, Pat, Rachel, and John were the only characters in Proof, and they each did an excellent job. I am always impressed by our theatre department and am definitely looking forward to the April production of University, a series of one-acts.

My brother's birthday was the same day as Stephanie's (they both turned 20), and I sent him a package a few days before. Hopefully it has arrived, although I haven't been able to get in touch with him since he lost his cell phone. I bought his gift when I was in Charleston, SC at The Market, where the old slave market used to be held. He's a fireman and a cook, so he always makes meals for the guys in the firehouse. So I bought him some spices and hot sauce to cook with. Buying presents for people makes me happy!

The most important birthday this month is that of my best friend, Victoria. We are both going home tomorrow night (tomorrow is her actual birthday) so that we can celebrate together! We are both terribly excited about the movie release of The Other Boleyn Girl--a book we've both read multiple times. While it is highly unlikely that it will be as phenomenal as the novel, we do have high expectations and plan on being impressed! 

That's all for now. If you're one of the blessed people who was born this month: Happy Birthday to You!

Fondly,
Leslie Virginia