Another year older!

[dizzojay]

So yesterday, I had a birthday!

The practical part of me thinks that I should stop having birthdays because each one makes me a year older.  However, the big kid part of me loves birthdays because they're fun and I get presents!

Here on Lj, I got lovely birthday messages from fanspired, eternal_moonie, jillmariej, emmatheslayerand meus_venator.  I also got the sweetest V-gift from tyson1997.

In addition, I got some lovely birthday posts from my F/listies:

metallidean_grl, deanshot, casey28, kiramaru7 and heliokleia

Which were all very much appreciated!



I got lots of wonderful gifts, including this gorgeous little charmer from jj1564.  I'm sure he'll be making his debut on spn_on_parade very soon:



I got some lovely flowers from work:



And from Mr D, what can I say?
You know your relationship is rock solid when your husband buys you something like this!



Of course, it didn't take long for Mr D to find a use for him - he's always been looking for somwhere to put his hat...



This year's birthday was a little bit different to normal as it was my second birthday in lockdown, so that was a bit pants, but I was determined to make the best of it.  Mr D was at work during the day, so as I had the day to myself, I had a lay-in then started the day with a coffee shop breakfast of a panini and a hazelnut latte - yes, I wasn't counting calories today!  At all!

After breakfast, I spent some 'me-time' doing a bit of artwork.  Inspired by an art challenge group I'm a member of on Facebook, I got my watercolour paints out and had a play.  It's been, I reckon, thirty years since I did any watercolour work. I remember using watercolours when I was at school, and eventually giving up on them because I found them a messy frustration rather than a pleasurable pastime. But, I figure I'm older and wiser (debatable!) now, so time to give them another outing...? I was nibbling on an easter egg while I was working, and that was just blissful!

I enjoyed painting this far more than I remember, and the result may not be spectacular, but it's way better than I was expecting!

A pair or pears:



Later in the day, I went for a little cycle ride to our local country park, and one of the local residents came out to wish me a happy birthday...




In the evening, when Mr D was home, we settled down to a delicious anitpasti dinner with cheeses, artisan bread, crackers, cold cuts, olives, grapes, nuts and wine.

My scales are going to hate me this week, but i'm not sorry! :)

Comments

[deanshot1]

Mr D knows you well, totally laughed when I saw the hat placed on Jensen's head.
The art is amazing, they look real and very tasty even though I don't like pears, LOL!
Really glad that you had an enjoyable day. *hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

He does carry the hat very well, doesn't he!
I hear you, pears aren't my favourite fruit either; they're what I eat when all the good fruit has gone!
Thank you xx

[amberdreams.livejournal.com]

Heh, it sounds like a nigh on perfect day to me!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It pretty much was :)

[kiramaru7.livejournal.com]

LOVE your Jensen & Freddie Mercury! And those pears are AWESOME!! :D

I'm glad you had a great bday! :D

[jillmariej.livejournal.com]

this is so lovely. I feel a bit cheeky telling you your pears are lovely. Thank you for sharing your joy. love you

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Oh, the possibilities for double entendres is endless!! XD

Thank you for you kind wishes xx

[tyrsibs.livejournal.com]

Wishing you a belated happy birthday! I'm glad you had a great day, and that Mr. D found a place for his hat.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much. And I just realised that I missed your big day too.
I hope it was all kinds of awesome :)

[tyrsibs.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[herminekurotowa.livejournal.com]

Very belated birthday wishes!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you gorgeous :)
xx

[heliokleia.livejournal.com]

Sorry fo being a little umm... late, o dear birthday child, but finally I made it!

After all, it looks like you 'n' Mr Dizzo had some great time at your special day and that's the way it should always be, aye. Congrats to all your lovely b-day gifts, dear friend.
♥ ♥ ♥

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much — it's great to hear from you at any time!
xx