Karinny’s housewarming party
Karinny’s place was a fabulous time! I met all sorts of new folk, and partook in a hilarious game of Apples to Apples. She’s ultra-close to my place, but I might have to bribe her to come to my place, because (alas) even being in the car with her after she’s had quality cat time has me tearing up. I didn’t know she had a cat (I’m sure I was told at some point, but I forget all sorts of things), so I was happy I had my inhaler with me.
HOWEVER, this (coupled with going to my mom’s for dinner tonight, with lucy) inspired me to refill my Singulair prescription. While it’s fairly expensive for the number of pills you get, it’s really the only thing that has actively mitigated my cat-induced asthma. Yay for modern medicine!
Karinny was sweet enough to invite T-Rex to my birthday party as well, which was just awesome, as ever.
I spent the early part of the afternoon with folks at Pizza House, which is pretty much my favorite pizza of all time. Yes yes, I know you chicago and new york folk may be offended, but I’ve had what you have to offer, and PH’s deep dish pizza has a certain full-bodied flavor that’s been missing in my pizzas. Particularly authentic chicago style – the last time I had it, I thought someone forgot to spice the sauce entirely!
I digress.
We all came back to my place, gathered some more people, and just had a wild time with, y’know, cheese and stuff. Seriously, I was going to break out the games, but we just never got around to it. I love that, when everyone’s laughing and chatting and having too good of a time to break out distracting things. What the hell is an aluminum falcon??”
We had to leave a few people behind before heading to Leo’s, but each of them had made some sacrifices to see me on my birthday. Nancy and Keira drove all the way up from Lansing to see Dawn Treader Madras Masala ME and my kinfolk, and the hung out with us for many hours longer than I thought they would. Chuck and Rennie came and spent time with us, even though they’re trying not to travel far right now, and Chuck and I played a few more games on his excellent page in my Big Black Book. Cheryl was definitely not feeling well (nothing catching), and yet she came over and chatted with us all, even though we were shouting and pounding on things.
My 29th Birthday Party
Once we arrived at Leopold Bros, lots of other fun people crawled out of the woodwork. Scott and Sam were on their way to see Electric Six, but spent a few hours with us in the meantime. Scott even drew in my book, which is the best birthday present. K.T. and Jen and Joe stuck it out to the end, and were hardcore fluxx players. Scott and Rowen came with their friend, and we sort of traded envoys to each other’s games once in awhile as they played “Duel” while we did A2A. Anne, of course, made an appearance, and bought me what looks to be a really useful leather jumprope. Besides the potential ‘ancillary uses’, I hope to take it to the basement and jump where my downstairs neighbor won’t flip out.
Seriously, another awesomely successful, fun, exciting birthday full of laughter, hugs, and boobs on my head. Who could ask for anything better?
Thanks. I love yous.
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