Tuesday, June 16, 2009

I'm officially 30!!!!


I'm officially 30!!!! I was born at 11.20 on a Sunday, 17th of June in 1979. If you follow me on Twitter, you'd know that birthday celebrations started on Saturday, with a fabulous party that boyfriend organized for me (as if I needed any more proof that he's the best boyfriend in the world!). Lots of people came, including some surprise visits from Spain. There was a BBQ, a masseur, cupcakes, chocolate fountains, good weather, and lots and lots of presents! I had a fantastic time, but I'm still recovering, so today will be spent lazying around, walking around the river in Oxford and if it doesn't rain, we'll have a nice picnic outside. I was organized enough to get the week off from work and am having a great staycation at home!



I'm expecting maturity to kick in any moment now. I'll be all grown up, I'll know what I'm doing with my life and I'll suddenly discover what I want and how to get it! That's how it works, right? RIGHT?

In the meantime, I'm worrying because I haven't finished the book for the Hermit Book Club yet, and I have to pack for Blog Camp! I'm incredibly excited!!!!!!!!! So I won't be here much until next week, but I'll be over at those blogs. Come and visit us there!
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34 comments:

  1. ExtranjeraJune 17, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    Happy Birthday B! And many more, even though they won't be quite as sweet, because from now on it'll only be downhill.
    ;o)

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  2. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks, Ext, that's exactly what I needed to hear! :) I choose to believe the study I saw the other day, apparently Spanish women are happier in their 30s than in their 20s.

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  3. ExtranjeraJune 17, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    At least now you can let yourself go... ;o)
    That made me happier than I was in my 20s.

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  4. FrancescaJune 17, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Happy birthday! I'm glad you had a great party: maturity comes with a lot of fun also, don't you think:)?

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  5. AmandaJune 17, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Happy, Happy, Happy Day, B! Have a great one and enjoy yourself!

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  6. kristina - no penny for themJune 17, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    happy, happy birthday! looks like you had a fabulous party at the weekend, how very cool of your boyfriend to organise that party! and: the thirties are fantastic, trust me! ;)

    enjoy the day and the week off (and blog camp)!!

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  7. JelicaJune 17, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    Happy birthday, B! I was totally horrified before my 30th but actually it's fun ;)

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  8. I_am_TulsaJune 17, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Happy Birthday B! You will have lots of fun in your 30s! Read, travel, eat, party, learn, eat some more, love and love life!

    all the best!

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  9. PollyJune 17, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    Happy, happy birthday!! We'll celebrate come Friday, right?

    My 30s are way better than my 20s ever were so you've got loads to look forward to!

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  10. LoredanaJune 17, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    Happy Birthday!!! Welcome to your 30's...isn't it GRAND?!?!

    As for that wisdom and maturity to kick in?...give it a few months...it will. It starts to happen when you're going through something, maybe something very immature that would have had you all wrapped up in your 20's, when suddenly you turn around and go 'wait, I'm 30, I'm BEYOND this!' and BOOM there's your maturity kicking in...I love it!!

    Have a great staycation and a great Birthday!

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  11. Liz Fulcher, The Fragrant MuseJune 17, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    Feliz cumpleaños a tí B!!

    Thirty is wonderful and special! But being the lively Gemini and full-of-life woman that you are, every year will be special! I think it's perfect that your birthday falls just before blogcamp. Hey, milk it for all it's worth!

    Love your photos in this blog!

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  12. Optimistic PessimistJune 17, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    happy b-day! I love extended b-day celebrations. I have 2 more years until I hit 30. Let me know when your maturity kicks in...

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  13. LynetteJune 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    I don't think it does happen suddenly, no, but, the 30s are way better than the 20s. One thing that does come is a bit more confidence and a little less caring about what other people think about you -- Fine wine B.

    Again, feliz cumpleaños!
    L

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  14. janeJune 17, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    happy birthday b!! looks like you had a great time! staycation... love it!

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  15. JoyceJune 17, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Happy bday B!! The photos show a great time with a lot of friends around to celebrate.

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  16. Hit 40June 17, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Happy Birthday!! What a fabulous group of friends to party away the day.

    There will be a moment when you will feel really old....

    I hope you never get there :-)

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  17. green inkJune 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Happy birthday, it looks like an amazing celebration! Really enjoying your blog and your writing :D

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  18. SarahJune 17, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Happy Birthday B! Get ready for that 15 extra pounds that suddenly and without warning arrives on your thighs and butt after turning 30 :)

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  19. KathleenJune 17, 2009 at 4:57 PM

    Happy Birthday! May this year be as beautiful as the cupcakes that kicked it off!

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  20. Chiara UliviJune 17, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    Happy beautiful birthday B!! It's great to be 30... you can do all the things you did in you 20's but now you're older and wiser and... mmm the best thing is that you're surrounded with friends who loves you... and you're going to blogcamp!!! Lucky you... but hey! have a loooooooooot of fun and enjoy your 30's!!!
    Best wishes
    xxx

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  21. spudballooJune 17, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Happy Birthday, you young thing! Wisdom and maturity will be all yours...but not just yet ;-)

    Your party looks such fun! x

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  22. UnknownJune 17, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Happy birthday!! Your weekend celebrations sound like they were awesome!

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  23. KariJune 17, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Happy Birthday!
    Looks like you had a wonderful time celebrating!

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  24. MollyJune 17, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Love your cupcakes! Happy Birthday for yesterday dear, and really, it's true - 30's are the new 20's and they rock!
    Have a wonderful time at blog camp!

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  25. ElizabethJune 17, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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  26. Ana Cristina AbreuJune 17, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    B, Happy Birthday!!
    I wish you have a great and happy life!!
    And the party seems great!! I bet you have a lot of fun!!

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  27. BeeJune 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    B!!! Today is my daughter's birthday, too. She is exactly half your age . . . and I'm almost half your age again.

    I've got lots of carrot cake left over . . . want some? What kind of cake was underneath that fabulous cupcake?

    I'm glad you've been making the celebration last all week long!

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  28. UnknownJune 18, 2009 at 12:50 AM

    Thanks so much for the birthday wishes everyone!
    @ Ext, I've started that in my 20s already
    @ Hit 40, I hope I do get there!
    @ VEG, at least, I'll have an excuse for it, it's age, not the cakes I"m eating
    @ Bee, how funny, I know many people whose birthday are on the same day as mine. Happy birthday to your daughter!

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  29. paddle to shoreJune 18, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    Happy Birthday Gemini!!!
    I hope you day is exactly what you expected. Have a great time.

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  30. AndreaJune 18, 2009 at 3:02 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  31. CyndyJune 18, 2009 at 4:49 AM

    Happy Birthday B! Like everyone said, the 30s really are great--still young enough to do a lot and old enough to know better! Looks like you started it off beautifully and will keep the fun going with a visit to Blog Camp. Nice. Very nice.

    Many happy returns!

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  32. KaylovesvintageJune 18, 2009 at 10:03 AM

    Happy Birthday...looks like a wondeful party

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  33. kristinaJune 18, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    happy birthday! see you tomorrow!!!!!

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  34. christinaJune 20, 2009 at 2:15 AM

    Happy Borthday, B.! Oh, many wishes and blessings sent your way.

    Hugs!

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