Starting the forty-fifth year
I passed yet another birthday yesterday so I am now onto the 45th year. It seems as though it won’t be long at all until I’m at my 50th but I think I’ll take it as it comes. The day itself was pleasant enough although I don’t suppose I did much with it in the end, wasting too much time on the everyday things. It was far more interesting during the latter part because the Scientist had finished work and we were all together as a family. The boys made a mud cake for me which was very yummy.
We went out to dinner at an Italian restaurant. I had my first restaurant risotto which was nice, but I made the mistake of eating it all, despite knowing the cheesiness would do me in. I could have had leftovers today if I’d been less of a glutton. Ah well, lesson learned. I was really pleased to see Lego Lover eat and enjoy the pizza there instead of opting for the kid’s meal items. I guess he is really maturing. Game Fanatic chose a paella and didn’t like it. Apparently it was too wet and the texture was wrong. Probably not a good idea to get a Spanish dish at an Italian restaurant. The Scientist thoroughly enjoyed the gnocchi he ordered and said it was just the perfect amount for him.
After dinner we came home and watched My Fair Lady, probably my favorite musical going back many years. This was only the second time to watch it in widescreen and I was able to appreciate it even more this time, not being so awed by the different feel to the movie from the VHS pan and scan version. Lego Lover lost interest fairly early on but Game Fanatic stuck it out and I think did have some appreciation on his first viewing, especially for the fun poked at the upper classes. The Scientist and I both really enjoyed it as always.
Speaking of musicals…my friend K and I made rather late plans to see Phantom of the Opera on Friday night. It’s an Australian production that’s been running for several weeks now and will be closing on the weekend. I’ve never seen a big production musical before so I’m looking forward to it.
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Marie
It does give me pause to think that 50 may be coming up fast. The last 10 years went by in a blink, so I expect the next will too. Even the last 2 months (with my young daughter) have whipped right by me. Seems like a couple years ago we were all in college. It reminds me to appreciate where I am at this moment.
I’m glad you had some fun events for your birthday! :) Lots of linguistic enjoyment in MFL, I imagine.
The Scientist
Why can’t a woman be more like a man?
Men are so honest, so thoroughly square;
Eternally noble, historic’ly fair;
Who, when you win, will always give your back a pat.
Well, why can’t a woman be like that?
(Ducks)