Friday, November 16, 2007

On This Day...

Today is my birthday. I used to hate my birthday when I was young and single and alone. I'd be very anxious about it, would anybody remember? Would anybody care?

Now, I'm not anxious about them at all, I kinda even would forget about it until the week before. I think having a husband and family and friends makes all the difference.

I'm typing this from my new iPhone. My husband surprised me with it this morning when I got back from my walk with AM, who is doing fantastically, by the way. I walk most of the route by myself then pick her up for the last bit. Her pace and stamina are increasing. But I digress. My husband gives the greatest gifts. A couple years ago, sit down for this Lorraine, he flew me and my mom to New York and my friend B came too. He booked an appointment for me to have my hair cut and colored by Nick from "What Not to Wear" at his studio in SoHo.

Today I get this shiny new iPhone. OK, I quit typing on it and I'm back on the laptop, it's much too hard for a lot of typing and the keypad is small, but it's cool. It picks up the WiFi network in the house so I can surf the 'net when the other computers in the house are occupied. I've had Nokia phones for years so I am facing a new learning curve with all this new technology in my palm.

Thanks Honey! But I'm not looking forward to moving over all my phone numbers, I'll do a few at a time. Anyone want their number in my new phone?

PS, check out my husbands blog for my song of the day!

18 comments:

Ed & Jeanne said...

Happy Birthday. And welcome to the world of trendy gadgets we don't need but suddenly cannot live without...

Gnomeself Be True said...

Happy Birthday,

How do I get on your Hubby's gift list?

Jennifer said...

Happy Birthday!! And I'm with iamnot: tell your hubby that my birthday's September 9th! ;)
I'm really impressed...that man knows how to shop!

Unknown said...

Happy BIRTHDAY! And many happy returns...May your day rock!

I have yet to purchase my own cell phone. It would be nice for someone else to do it for me!!! And such a spectacular one he got you, Anne.


Glad to know AM is doing well.

John said...

And another Happy Birthday coming your way. My wifes was Thursday. So many wonderful people being born in the same week of the year. How cool is that?

Anne said...

Thank you everyone!

John, very cool indeed. My grandfather's birthday would have been the 19th. I miss him.

Bobkat said...

Happy Birthday!

It is so cool you got an iphone!

Michele sent me to be impressed :)

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday--Six minutes after your birth minute!

Here via Michele.

Sara said...

Happy Birthday!!! Enjoy what's left of your special day!!!!

just me said...

happy birthday - one day late. I agree that lots of cool people were born in November -

courtney said...

congrats on the iphone. fun toy!
michele sent me.

Anonymous said...

Belated Happy birthday. That iphone sounds cool. One lucky person you are!

Michele sent me here!

John said...

I forgot to give you my number to add to your Iphone. It's 202-456-1414. Call me anytime. If I don't answer just leave a message. My people will get back to your people.

Jerry in Tampa said...

Anne! You have an awesome bog - and sounds like you hae an awesome hubby too! Congrats!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I hope it was your best ever!!!!!

Hello, Michele sent me. AND I will be back!


jerry in Tampa

Anne said...

John, you need to give me your new extension at the White House. I didn't know you're working there now after your little trip to the desert. You'll have to fill in that part of the story.

Mom said...

Happy Birthday! Sounds like it was a wonderful day.

AM Kingsfield said...

I'm so glad I could help you ring in a new year!

Lorraine said...

Happy belated birthday, Anne! What a superfantastic husband you have. Thanks for the warning to sit down. It woulda really hurt to fall straight onto the floor like that.