Monday, August 31, 2009

part deux: les photographs

Birthday Girl and her Sidekick
Excusez-moi? Fiona had the first bite! Who's birthday was it again?
Fiona wanted to help me blow out the candle!
my loved ones
Cheek to cheek at Cafe Chloe
One short day in Emerald City!
Far was able to snap a shot of the opening scene from Wicked. It's a map of Oz.

Sunday, August 30, 2009

Happy 35

I had a head start celebrating my birthday this year. On the 15th of August, Far and I watched Wicked! And we met up with Angie, Ricky, Nancy, Lea, Christy, and Francis during intermission. I believe they had orchestra seats, while Far and I sat way up in the balcony. I didn't care. As long as I could hear the music I was fine. But we came very prepared with our binoculars, which was practically glued to my face the whole time. Believe me, I was so anxious to see it! My girlfriends ranted and raved about it. Seriously! I even went out shopping for a bright green dress to represent Elphaba. That's right! I have been changed FOR GOOD! It was so awesome!

But on my actual birthday, the 21st, of course, I had an intimate dinner at Cafe Chloe with my loved ones. You know, folks I love and love me back. The restaurant was a quaint French Bistro downtown, corner of 9th & G. I have this French obsession. I dream of going to France one day. But that's another story. I do HAVE to mention the dessert I had. It was the pot de chocolate. Super rich mousse, almost like ganache but thicker in texture. It was orgasmic, I tell you. Hehehe! And then we headed home early. I went home happy. There's nothing like good food, good company, and a good amount of sleep.