As of 5:00pm Eastern time, I completed my 39th year of existence. As previously mentioned, I got a delicious cake. There's still a little less than half of it in the fridge. It should be gone in a couple of days. The rest of it was eaten by a several friends who came over for brunch. Even my old partner-in-NYC-crime came for my birthday. This may have been the happiest I have been in a while. This may be the best birthday ever.

Some highlights:

The aforementioned lemony-fabulous cake from Amy's Bread.

One of my, if not THE, greatest friends, Kelsie showed up.

A buffet that surprisingly got raves. Who knew poached salmon with marinated artichokes and roasted tomatoes would be such a hit?!?!?! I had a feeling people would like the bacon-brussel sprout-potato hash BUT poached salmon?!?! Who knew?!?!

My sister giving me one of the best presents EVER. She recycled a bunch of past birthday cards I sent her by giving me them back with her own sentiments written in.

Janice and I finished my birthday playing Wii tennis. No, I did not get a Wii. She indulged me by bringing hers over.

Anyway, here I am starting my 40th year. Here's to hoping it only gets better. Later.  ¶ 11:43 PM