i had the best birthday -- EVER!

thanks bev for the cool ass jacket!

thanks ron for the tiramisu cake! MmMMMMm!!!

thanks melis for money - cha-ching!

thanks shawn is dope for the 40!

AND thanks chris for the very very very mucho special present! this guy! man! he bought me a bouquet of pink orchids and took me picnic-ing on a sailboat. we sat at the bow and watched the sunset from the coronado bay -- all while eating my favorite sushi meal from my favorite sushi restaurant! he even remembered to bring a bottle of wine and a candle! **sigh**