Friday, May 02, 2008

Happy Birthday to Me!



Yes, that wonderful second day in May that comes once a year is here again. It is that day where you are greeted by each phone call or email or card telling you that you are a whole year older in just one day!

The day started off with K getting me something I've wanted for a while now, amidst other things...a basketball and a net/hoop (yet to come) to shoot baskets at home. Who says shooting baskets is restricted to teen-agers, ha ha! No surprises though, since I've learnt over the years to tell him what exactly it is I want for a present to make both of us happy. Watching the NBA in full-action at this time of the year, this definitely is something that will keep my spirits up.

At work, in my role as HR, as part of employee morale, I usually send out birthday cards for employee birthdays (signed by the entire department) and also hang up decorations,etc. in their office. This year, the group had gotten a card for me and everyone signed it and gave it to me.

I've picked a restaurant in San Francisco for dinner tonight, a vegan place in Fort Mason that was recommended by K's colleague. Looking forward to the evening and also to sample some of the unique dishes from their menu (will surely blog about the eating experience). Of course, a stop at Ghirardelli square for dessert will follow.

I will just say that with this birthday not only am I accepting turning a year older, but what I'm really celebrating is a year full of learning experiences both at home and at work, new acquaintances, continued old friendships, increased physical activity and eating and more frequent blogging - and all the wonderful contacts I've made through this little page.

16 comments:

Cham said...

I wish you many more Returns of the Day! Thanks to share this day with us :) Hope you have a fun night ahead in SFO!

Laksh said...

Happy Birthday!!! May you have a lovely day with sunshine, smiles and loads of happiness.

Me said...

Happy Birthday!!!

Anu said...

Happy Bday!!

Spillay said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! I wish you another great year ahead.. :)

mitr_bayarea said...

All,

Thanks for the wishes.

na_an said...

BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!:-)

Balaji said...

Belated happy b'day! Looking fwd to the post on the dinner experience :)

A-kay said...

Happy happy birthday! Read about your dinner @ Greens too - I really like that place as well. Also, check La Vie in Santa Cruz - another vegan place, awesome food.

mitr_bayarea said...

A-Kay,

Thanks...will try out this place when we next visit santa cruz.-thanks!

Me too said...

Belated birthday wishes!!

Raju said...

Belated Birthday wishes!!! You too Arien huh? Didnt know.. Hope you have your basketball court installed at home now, and glad to know that the dinner was gr8...

UL said...

Belated Birthday wishes, Mitr, a taurean hey, applause. I loved that pic of the cake slice....hope you had a wonderful birthday...wishes year long with lots more to come...

mitr_bayarea said...

Raju and ul-

Thanks for the wishes..I am very much a Taurean!

Jayashree said...

A belated happy bday to you....hope you had fun.

tt_giant said...

Belated Happy birthday!!!