The Traveling Birthday Party

As you have noticed by now, my birthday month is a Palooza and I love to celebrate. There are many ways to celebrate without getting gifts.

How about sending your own mother flowers to thank her for giving you life?

Pay for the order behind you in the drive-thru line.

Eat lots of cake, even if you have to buy it yourself!!

I may or may not have done that...several times.

Go have a fun lunch somewhere...even if you make a sandwich at home...take it to the park or like me, sit in the parking lot of Target and gaze at the sign.

Treat yourself to something special...a walk, a drive, a movie, a phone call to a friend, the Spa, a mani/pedi, get your hair done or buy a new pair of panties.
Just do something different that is just for your pleasure.

Try to actually get to shut the bathroom door when you go in there at least once during the day...instead of everyone crowding in there with you.

Never underestimate a bubble bath.

Smile often. It's your special day even if no one else notices.

Sponsor a giveaway on your blog.

On my special day, I am taking a drive, spending the night in a hotel, eating out, window gazing, laughing, and possibly taking a friend or two to dinner. That's just one day. I also plan to spend time with family and let them adore me and feed me more CAKE.

My needs are simple. I just want to make it a special day for someone else, too.

Do NOT remind yourself that you could possibly be closer to 100 than to 0.

DO remind your siblings that it is your birthday and they have forgotten AGAIN.

Sit down and make a list of people you love and their birthdays. Then when you are at Target, purchase a card and put it in a folder for later so you will have it when their big day comes around. Maybe stick some stamps in the folder, too.

Or send them an e-card. Or an e-mail. Or chocolate. And cookies. And a coke.

So, Peeps, today I am pounding the pavement, enjoying the sunshine, getting some exercise, going to the bathroom ALONE, eating out, having dessert, and a coke, and a big ole' whopping bubble bath.

I'm just enjoying my day with family and friends while keeping an eye out for any single, older bald guys. THAT'S what I want for my present. Oh, that and World Peace.

45 comments:

Lisa said...

Happy, Happy Birthday!

tam said...

Happy Birthday Miss Beachy! You give each of your peeps a gift everyday by giving us this extremely entertaining blog to enjoy and share with others. Have a wonderful day, you deserve it. Tam

a Tonggu Momma said...

Happy Birthday, Beachy Mimi!!!! May it be a day of laughter... although with you, I believe that is a given.

Unknown said...

Happiest of bithdays Mimi! You rock!

Joan said...

Happy Birthday, Mimi!

Have a blessed day.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Mimi!!!
Wishing you a great day, lots of cake, a chance meeting with an interesting, funny, charming "bald guy" and a "God thing" !!!!
That would be a good God thing!

Lindsay said...

yay Happy Birthday Beachy Mimi!! I hope you have a great day!

Tracey said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Queen B said...

Happy Birthday, Mom!

So...let me be clear. Are you wanting cake for your birthday? I wasn't sure...

Edwina at The Picket Fence said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST BLOGGER ON THE BLOCK!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU :)
Edwina

Jeni said...

Happy, happy birthday, Mimi! May many tall, older, nice-looking, single, Christian bald guys cross your path today - and ask for your phone number, too! :-)

The Fritz Facts said...

Happy Birthday to you...happy birthday to you...Happy Birthday day dear Miiiimmmmmiiiiii...Happy Birthday to you!!

Hope your day is wonderful!!

Susan said...

Happy Birthday!!!
Praying that special bald man crosses your path today.

3girlsmom said...

Happy Birthday, Mimi! Love you a TON!

Loving Our Homeschool said...

Have a wonderful, fabulous birthday, Beachy Mimi!!!

michellenotdawn said...

Happy Birthday Beachy Mimi! I'll celebrate along with you - my Target Gift Card arrived yesterday!

The Buntens said...

Happy Happy Birthday! You deserve a birthday month for sure.

I have missed so many great contests here! Sounds like a lot of fun!

RR Mama said...

Happy Birthday Mimi! Have a fun today, you deserve it!

Heather said...

Have a very, very happy birthday Mimi..the world needs more people like you.

:)

(((hughughug)))

Alicia said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BEACHY MIMI!!! Many cyber hugs and cyber cakes coming your way!!!!

kristen said...

Happy Happy Birthday, Beachy Mimi!!! Love the suggestions! Got my Target card in the mail yesterday...thank you soooooooo much! My husband was in awe at your generosity! Have a great one!

I can't find my blog said...

Happy Day! You deserve some sunshine today-just the way you bring sunshine to so many others!

Michelle @ Sew-Krafty said...

If Parental Unit had a blog I'd send her a great big THANK YOU for bringing you into the world and raisin' you right!!

Have a particularly beachy, vacationy day!

Christy said...

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, Beachy Mimi,
Happy birthday to you!

If giving is what makes us really happy, you must be the happiest woman in the world.

I hope you have a WONDERFUL day.

Beth said...

Best wishes, Mimi... To think of all the people you have blessed ~ without even knowing them! The world is a better place with you in it! :) Beth

Amy said...

Happy, Happy Birthday. Happy Day to you!

Lauren said...

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!

Maria said...

Happiest birthday to you! May it be full of all your favorite things! Cake and bald men? :) Enjoy!

fortyb4forty said...

Happy Birthday! I am so glad I was able to celebrate with you. Thanks for the giveaways.

jean said...

happy birthday. i hope it is everything you want and more.

Wendi said...

Happy Birthday Beachy!!!
Hope your day was extra special.
Just. like. you.

Tammy said...

Happy Birthday, BM!

I think I'll celebrate with you by taking a trip to the Sonic!

Julie said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day!

Nicole said...

Have a wonderful day!! I'm so glad there's a day to celebrate YOU!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday BM!!!!

Jackie said...

Oh, wow...today is my mama's birthday, too! How cool.

Happy Birthday! If I lived closer to you, I'd bring a gourmet sandwich over to the Target parking for you to munch on as you gaze up at the sign.

Enjoy your day and be blessed!

Angie said...

Happy birthday to you! I just made funfetti cupcakes for my dear friend who shares your birthday. What a special day it is indeed.

Anonymous said...

HaPpY BiRtHdAy, BeAcHy MiMi!!!!

I honestly don't know anyone who celebrates the way you do! Thanks for sharing the fun!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Beachy Mimi/Queen Mother! You are a bright spot and a fun place to read. I pray you have a truly blessed year!

Theresa said...

Happy Birthday, I'm right there with you in spirit!

And I'm gonna take some of these ideas for my upcoming BIG birthday where I'll be right smack in the middle of 100, Waaaaaaaahhhhhh

Jules from "The Roost" said...

Bald guys do rock! :) Hope you had a wonderful day!

Momma Jones said...

Hope you had a wonderful birthday!

Dawn said...

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, Beachy Mimi!
Happy Birthday, tooooo yoooooouuuu!!!

Just be glad you didn't have to really listen to me sing it!

Hope your day is filled with everything that makes you happy!

Blessings!!!

Gordostyle said...

Happiest of Birthday's! May this year bring the hottest bald guy your direction!

Smiles & B-day wishes!
Jen

Gordostyle said...

Hey... I just thought of something: BM could also stand for Bald Man. HA!

Jen