I don't know why it took me 23 years to see live music on my Birthday. It is the obvious activity. This years day brought a lovely balance of music, friends and delicious food.
I guess it was the first one in a while where I made the choices without that sister of mine that shares the same special day.
We drove up to Pittsboro where
piedmont biofuels was hosting a little live music day.
In between the sets they took us on a tour and I felt like Charlie in the chocolate factory. A warm June day learning about environmental science?! This is what Birthdays are made of!
After that we hopped over to Raleigh, where 3 of my dearest guys were playing with their band
Uncle Mountain. Before the show we had a fancy dinner at
zely and ritz.
The next day I set up a sundae assembly. We made cherry and blueberry sauce, melted chocolate and whipped up some cream. I knew I didn't want a late night party just for the sake of celebration.
Seeing my friends in the bright sunlight fulfilled my party vision. We sipped on iced passion tea and squeezed limes and oranges for mimosas.
Without really meaning to, I became Alice. I made my apron for a costume years ago and I made the crown from pipe cleaners, yarn and a spray painted ballon.
It was a very merry unBirthday to me.
Later in the evening we went to the Milestone to see yet another show of friends playing good music.
My roommate told me my present would be in the dining room when I got home. By the time I returned I had forgotten all about it and wondered aloud who had left their beautiful vintage bicycle. My bike was stolen the first night she had moved in and she managed to find the perfect replacement.
My ice cream cake did not survive the road trip and I forgot to light some candles atop something sweet. Though considering that was the only thing missing from my Birthday adventures I guess I'll be fine to make up for it with 24 candles and a good wish this next June!
