Happy birthday to Zan! Here’s the recap of my weekend:
Friend-love!
My roommate Jen decorated our apartment with balloons and streamers. Jen, Mary, and I braved the heat long enough to check out the Armenian festival in Old Town, but it was so hot and humid I felt like my skin was melting. My girlfriends were, at least, able to give me their first-hand opinion about a guy I’d been talking to through MySpace, who ended up meeting us at the festival and having lunch with us (I’ll be adding him to my list of “Things Guys Shouldn’t Do or Say When They Meet Someone New,” but that’s a post for another time). I went on my ultra-exciting motorcycle ride. Then K.T. came over and I kicked some major butt in both Wii Bowling and Wii Boxing.
Sister-love!
My sister Elissa came up from Richmond on Saturday and spent the night. She’d never met any of my friends from this area, so I was really glad she got to meet everyone and also go with us to our favorite bar. (She did break my Wii-Boxing winning streak, but since she’s cute I decided to forgive her. I won’t let her beat me again, though!) I took her to my gym on Sunday morning and wore her arms out with weights…I like to see muscles quivering with fatigue! I hope she’s sore today (meaning the “good sore,” of course). She did fabulously and I really enjoyed her company. (It’s also been a while since I’ve had a giggling fit in the weight room.)
Cupcake-Love!
My friend were supposed to bake my cupcakes, but when I started pulling all the ingredients out of the cabinets…I ended up making them myself! (This was because I insisted I was having fun, not because they were standing idly/lazily by.) The thing is, I actually really-really enjoy baking — I just hardly ever do it because…well, what am I supposed to do with the finished product? We all ate some of the cupcakes; I sent a few home with K.T.; I gave one to my roommate’s friend when he dropped by on Sunday. The rest I packed up into plastic containers and brought to work with me today for my co-workers to consume. (So I guess I just answered my own question? Bake and share? That doesn’t sound like such a bad idea.)
(I used this recipe for Mint Chocolate cupcakes — so yummy! — and iced them with homemade chocolate frosting.)
Will Zan Hurl Herself Out of a Plane?
Elissa asked me at the bar Saturday night if I’d go skydiving with her. I told her it’s something I’ve thought about doing for years. I know I’d be absolutely, overwhelmingly terrified — I mean, I don’t even like roller coasters at amusement parks — but I think this is the kind of terrifying experience that’s good for someone to go through. Embrace your fears!
And then, Elissa asking me about skydiving turned into me and her talking about taking our younger brothers along with us…which turned into asking Jen and her male friend if they wanted to go, too (he does; Jen said she’d go along to identify our bodies just in case our parachutes don’t open and we all die)…which turned into me asking the hot male friend of Jen’s friend if he wanted to go, too. And he said he did. So I guess we’ll see if this ends up happening, but it’s definitely something we’re looking into. (Eeeeeeek!)
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I don’t usually sing Tim Mcgraw in my head but when I read this post I thought “I went skydiving…rocky mountain climbing…”. Whew! We’re going to make this happen, sis!!
Had an awesome time with you this weekend. We’ll do Mojito’s again soon
Happy Birthday Zandria! Sounds like you had a blast!
http://www.skydivedelmarva.com/ – I’ve been tandem skydiving before, which sounds like what you’d want to do. You parachute down strapped tight to a (probably male) instructor, so they’re in control, and you’re just there for the ride. When I lived in MD, it was the closest place to us; I don’t know how the rules change down in sunny VA for distance.
Keep in mind, I am very afraid of heights, and am proof that you can be afraid of heights, jump, and survive. Also, once you hit “terminal velocity” (terminal meaning utmost here, stupid technical choice of terms), the freefall sensation ceases, and it’s no longer as terrifying.
If you do go, I recommend you not take people of non-caucasian descent. We were not treated with the utmost respect.
Email me, and I’ll try to alleviate any fears you may have. It’ll be fine, and I recommend you go for it, if for no other reason than to prove that you can continue to grow and develop as a well-rounded human being.
Oh yeah….and I AM SORE THIS MORNING. Thank you very much
Happy Birthday hun!!!!
As far as the skydiving, you should ask Stacy since she’s a pro now. haha I would go along with Jen for additional id of bodies if needed.
Happy Birthday, Zandria! It sounds like this weekend was a blast.
I completely agree with baking and sharing. I always bake with some recipient in mind, whether it’s for a party we’re giving or attending, the teachers at JG’s school, or bagged up leftovers for guests. I keep about a half-dozen of whatever it is around the house for us, but the rest of it has to go!
hey happy birthday..Looks like you had loads of fun
btw you are like 4 months elder to me
I’m glad you had a good weekend!
You should TOTALLY go skydiving–I went in Orange, VA a few years ago, and it was incredible!
Dear zandria. Happy birthday! Sounds like you had a great weekend. The cupcakes look lovely (I like to bake and share too, I used to do it at my old workplace. It was much appreciated and people reciprocate!) Not sure about skydiving myself but you’ll be my personal hero if you decide to go through with it!
Happy Birthday Zandria! I always bake and share with my coworkers, but even then I sometimes have leftovers. FWIW, baked goods (cupcakes especially) freeze very well.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
What a fun weekend!
Skydiving…wow!! That’s one thing I just cannot convince myself to attempt! Good for you for daring to conquer that fear! Woohoo!!
Happy 28th Birthday Zandria!
Bonne Fête!
Sisters are best.
Glad you had a good birthday(s)
Happy Birthday!!
Those cupcakes look sooo good. I have the same issue with baking – it’s fun to do, but I don’t really want an entire cake or batch of cookies or cupcakes sitting around, begging me to eat it…
Happy birthday!
As much as I like new/novel/exciting experiences, I’ve always been iffy on sky diving. As pathetic as it sounds, I think it would be well past the pleasant level of adrenaline for me…
Happy Birthday!
So glad that you had a blast!
Happy birthday, Zan!!!
CR
Remember, it’s not the fall that hurts you, it’s that dame sudden stop. my thought’s on the subject…if you do not want to go “splat”, then don’t go jumping out of airplane’s. That’s all i got to say about that. But on the real side, when have you ever listened to anyone when it come’s to you wanting to do something…sooooooo…have a great time…just leave everyone else home that is not of legal age…know what i mean. By the way…Happy Birthday to Zandria….she is the BEST! Just make sure you are here for many more….
Happy Happy Birthday!
Skydiving! That’s on my to do list one day too!
oooooh youre now making me think I need to do something exciting for MY birthday —-I was gonna wait until the big 40 next year.
wait, I think BLOGHER is my bday weekend—too late to go? I might look into it.
DEFINITELY do the skydiving
Happy Birthday!!
Happy Birthday Zandria! Those cupcakes look delicious. Baking and sharing is definitely the way to go. I always bake things up and pass them out because I enjoy trying out new baked good recipes but can’t possibly eat everything! Sounds like you had a great weekend.
Enjoy the sky diving, I think it would definitely be a rush worth having (especially if the hot guy came along…)!
Happy Birthday!
And sky-diving is a must! I loved it when I did it but, if you have a propensity towards air-sickness make sure to take a dramamine. DO It DO IT DOITDODOITDOIT.
I love baking too (especailly cupcakes)! And I have that same cupcake carrier, got it from Target. Will have to try that mint chocolate recipe. Sounds delicious.
Happy belated birthday!
Happy Birthday! Skydiving? You’ve sure got guts!
Belated greetings, Zan! I hope you had a wonderful birthday, you daredevil you!
xo
I am glad you had a good B day. Those cupcakes look so good.
Happy belated Birthday, Zan – I hope you had a great day.
oh dear, I am soooooo late, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!