My birthday on Friday was really, really good. Thanks to all who helped make it that way. I think I got a job offer, but I dodged the call because it's my third choice for a job. But that was a good start to a birthday. It started out on the beach, this time witha full layering of sunscreen. I've learned my lesson. Allison came over, and together with Ty we crossed the street. (I love that.) Although it was Friday afternoon and sailing club was out in the bay, Mae and Althea swam by themselves in this little cove. Sailing Club is a bunch of young kids who are learning how to maneuver little mini-sailboats that are slightly bigger than windsurf boards. I want to sign up, but I think I missed the deadline by about 21 years. When the tide came in we knew it was time to move on, and so we had our first sushi experience. We went over to PB Sushi (Pacific Beach) which was highly rated and nicely priced. I think I have a revellation about the difference in sushi joints, too. In CO all the sushi places are totally shi-shi and even more expensive, where as out here they look slightly more upscale than fast food, slightly less scale than a casual dining restaurant---but just as good! Allison and I split a bottle of sake which was Allison's first experience with it. Then, we went over to Jeff Bolan's house for a party. I've met Jeff on two occassions (I think) and Ty went to Lake Powell with him several years ago. So I didn't know what to expect, but the people I met couldn't have been nicer. Jeff's girlfriend Shauna baked me a cake! Talk about the kindness of strangers. There were some very interesting characters there, Matthias from Germany who was 6'8" and a toe-headed surfer; and then The Hot Kicks, a brother and sister rock band from Melbourne, Australia who are out here on tour. Fantastic conversation, and again, everyone was so welcoming and very nice. I'm just so thankful.
The other real cool part of my birthday involved Facebook, oddly enough. I heard from a lot of folks who I haven't seen in many years, and that's probably the last time I talked to them too. It's such a great technology that has helped me feel connected when I'm out in a new city away from great Denver friends and a gaggle of the best family one could aks for. I feel very fortunate indeed.
The only complaint I can muster is the hangover I had yesterday was crippling. Must be because I'm now 31. Whatever, pain is weakness leaving the body, right? Another year older, and life just got a lot more interesting, that's for sure.
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