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April 28th, 10:56
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So, I turn 30 a week from today. There are three parties, because no one I know lives near each other. Well, two parties and a dinner in Cleveland on Sunday night. Seattle party and New York Algonquin (!) party.

And I've been getting a lot of "what do you want for your birthday" questions. So I will say: I have an Amazon wishlist, and yarn or other fiberness is always a safe bet.

But what I really like are things that are unique, that reflect the gift-giver, that start a conversation. If you make a craft of some kind, something you made is what I want most. If you don't, something that could be a thing between us in future years, or referencing some joke or comment or thing we had already. I love that kind of present. Something with a story, something that will always remind me of you. Like Data says, that's what presents are for.

And thank you to everyone who is coming to any of the parties--it means a lot to me that you care and are going to be there. This is a big birthday for me. I love you all.



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Maybe I can buy you a birthday drink at Penguicon?
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There's a Penguin-Con !??!!!????!!!!!
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Yes! This weekend, in Detroit!
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I'm really looking forward to it!
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There are three parties, because no one I know lives near each other.

It's also because you have a lot of communities in a lot of places - and a lot of friends everywhere you go :)

N.
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I know. I feel a bit...overwhelmed in a good way that my boy planned more than one party, but also just covered in love, and that is a good thing.
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I can't make any of the parties, but I have an idea...I have your ME address and I can package the idea so even if it gets rained on it should be ok. :D

Happy Birthday!

I'm off to go revel in AJ being home for 2 weeks before heading back to training.
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A fellow May baby! I'll beat you to 30 by three days.

Hope the celebrations go well!
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It's not our fault we're stubborn . . .
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I have a bunch of hair sticks I just got in which I plan to bead and decorate.

Would you be interested in a pair? And if so, please tell me your favorite semi-precious gem stone and metal (silver, gold-plate, pewter, god forbid nickle!)?

Also, what kind of necklace would you like to see me make some day?
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I would love a pair! Long, since my hair is crazy, but I bet I don't need to tell you that. ;)

Garnet and copper!

I would like to see you make something HUGE. Like, seriously ambitious and drapey, a necklace for the queen of the fey as she goes into battle...
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I'm also sorry I can't make any of the parties. :( But one day I know I will be able to!
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*hug* Thank you for wanting to. And for offering hairsticks!
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I thought we were going to be able to come up for your New York party, but things went a little kablooey, and we won't be going much of anywhere. Have a wonderfully perfect and happy birthday, my darling. *hugs*
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Thank you! I'm sorry you won't be there, but I didn't expect you to come all the way up!
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It was part of my evil plan, but the arrival of my disability hearing helped tear it into tiny pieces. I look forward to reading about it here in LJ, and on Twitter, as well.
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OMG It's already almost your birthday! Ack! Your present is going to be late . . .
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Happy upcoming Big Birthday!!! Many hugs! :-)
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You get your surprise at Wiscon, lady. And I'm excited about it. Happy birthday!
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Wishlist Typo!

(Anonymous)

2009-04-29 09:26 pm (UTC)

You've got an extra http:// at the beginning of your Amazon wishlist link, which prevents people from getting there! Thought you might want to fix it.

And happy almost-birthday!
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"Write on my skin"? That's exactly what we want to do! Would you like a visit from me and the fabulous henna artist who did my birthday henna when you are in Seattle? She could henna you en party or before I suspect.... let us know.
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I would LOVE that! Will you guys be able to make it to the party?
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We can make the party or we could come before - whenever you wants your henna! If you want words, let us know what.
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Ooh, and I guess I will need to know our destination and/or directions. Yes, that would be practical.
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I have a *thing* I want to make but I wonder what colors you like!

motifs maybe... compasses and clocks, writing, scrolls, seals, any other things? :)
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