
I’m not a big fan of birthdays, I mean why would I be, every year it’s just a reminder that I am getting older.
For years my folks used to forget the big day, not because they were evil, but because it was close to the date of their anniversary and therefore easy to mix up. My sister though never forgot and always made up for it. As you get older the novelty wears off and it becomes like any other day. My friend was horrified that I said I was going to be doing housework on the night of my birthday, but it’s just like a normal day for me. Despite having offers of having a ‘carry-out’ tea I opted to stay home and cook, I’d already been out once this week and had a chippy lunch, so I fancied something simple and quick.
I don’t like fuss, it makes me feel uncomfortable, run in, wish me Happy Birthday and run out, that’s the best kind of greeting there is. The Tinsel Twit has been teasing me all week about having a party and I have to say I was starting to sweat a little. Worse than that though was the fact that she told everyone who came into the office it was my 50th, and not one person was nice enough to question her. Clearly I need to spend some of my birthday money on anti wrinkle cream!
I went in this morning to banners and balloons and it made me smile, because I realised that was why my co worker had been so keen for me to leave the night before. Once everyone had arrived I received a goody bag which contained stationary (swoon), age resistant moisturiser (fair enough) and a gift voucher. There was also a mini slinky, a little skateboard and a stress baseball. My colleagues know me so well.
Just when I though the day could not get any better, one of my other colleagues asked if I wanted to go for a ‘scoot’ which over here means a drive in the car. I was a little perturbed as my chips (fries) had been ordered and were on their way from shop to my greedy and open gob. My colleague however was very insistent saying he was not going to ask again, and then the penny dropped, and I clapped like a seal, bouncing up and down while repeating ‘You brought your convertible didn’t you’. I’ve never been in a car with no roof before and it’s been on my wish / bucket list for a while, so you can imagine I was as happy as a bee. The wind whipping though my hair, a big smile on my face and flies stuck between my teeth, well come on, this is real life, nothing is ever perfect.
Home time comes and after the tea has been made for ‘The ships’ and the floors mopped it’s up the stairs to yet another voucher from Monkey and a couple of goody boxes from Lee.

I’m in love with the cup with my website name on it and also the little key ring. He’d got me one before when the site was called The Geeky G4mer and I had considered getting myself a new one, now I don’t have too. Udders also got me a Starbucks mug for my collection, so I will be spending the weekend sipping in style.
All in all as birthday’s go, this has been a good one, so no complaints here. My intention would be to finish the night with some GTA with Nugs, assuming he has not fallen asleep in front of his TV.
Happy Friday one and all, as it’s my birthday I request that you hug stranger in celebration of the fact, however should they look in anyway dangerous, just move on and hug a lamp post or a tree!
Wait, you didn’t even let on about it earlier! Now I feel bad for making you”work”.
You are in good company. DJ Matticus’ is today too…all the cool kids are born in June. And March. :-)
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But I didn’t mind you making me ‘work’ you eejit lol
I’m guessing you’re March then, cos you’re the coolest kid on the block! :)
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Happy birthday, Eejit :). Glad to hear you enjoyed it. Since today is almost over for me and I’m locked up to study, is it okay to just hug you virtually?
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It most certainly is and it is gratefully received. Now get back to studying and make me proud :) x
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Hahaha, okay ma’am!
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Well Happy Birthday to my fav o rite eejit :)
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Why thank you very much to my fav o rite hillbilly :)
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I want one of them there mugs, where’d he get it at?
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You mean with your logo on?
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Yeah, that’s pretty darn neat
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He got this one from Vista Print, not sure if you have it there. Moonpig used to do them, that’s where he got my last one from, but think they templates changed. You could mess about with it tho. just upload your header to it and see how you go.
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Thank ya. Yeah we got Vista Print here. I’ll check into it :D I’m glad you’ve had such a good day :)
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Let me know how you get on with it, can’t wait to see :)
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Yes ma’am :)
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Oh stop, your likening me to your Mom again aren’t ya :( I’m not that much older than you ffs lol
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Was not neither lol I was just bein my normal polite hillbilly self :D And besides, age is just a number, unless you’re havin stomach problems, then its a lot worse lol
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How are you feeling oh sick one, I do hope you are on the mend?
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Well yep, I’m on the mend, still feelin a little under the weather tho, not up to my usual cherry self just yet. How are you my dear?
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I’m good, running round getting things sorted so I can hopefully game later. The mix of sunshine and showers outside is perfectly fitting for the mood lol
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Yeah, it’s overcast here, looks like it might rain anytime but it’s gettin muggy. I hope you get to game some though.
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Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Eejit, Happy birthday to you. (Claps)
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Why thank you, *bows* and claps for the wonderful singing :)
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I’m awake ….
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Yay!! Making coffee then I am on it like a car bonnet! lol
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Hurry up. I’ve got snicky snacky snoos :-)
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Eh? lol
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A very happy birthday to you Dear Eejit!
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Many thank yous Little Miss Notes :)
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Happy birthday eejit. Sorry I missed the balloons (and the party decorations)xx
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Thank you and that’s quite alright, there is always next year :)
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Congrats on managing to remain free for another year! ;)
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Ach, could you not have said free and easy lol
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Uh oh, was that bad? Didn’t mean it to be.
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No lol Free and easy here means you have pretty much carte blanche to do whatever you wish lol
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Ah, ok. Man, wouldn’t that be lovely!
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Oh yes indeed! The mayhem I could cause lol
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Happy Birthday! This sounds really nice what your friends have done for you. :)
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Thank you and it was a really good day :)
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I’m the same way and I’m only 23. I stopped caring about my birthday the second I felt tipsy on my 21st from some wine. To me, I don’t have a high self esteem and I feel so unfulfilled, each birthday is just another day for me
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I agree with that sentiment. We shall be the collective un celebrators of birthdays lol
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Yes!!! *high five*
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Happy belated Birthday Juls! And I have to say, the mug is pretty cool.
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It is awesome, my friend has good taste :) I have not had the heart to drink out of it yet though lol
Got an e-mail today –
“We’re writing to let you know that the following items have been unexpectedly delayed:
Smithson, Sean “How to Lose a Girl in 10 Ways: Words from a Wonderfully Woeful Womaniser”
Estimated arrival date: June 20 2014 – June 27 2014″
Do the feckers not know how unbelievably impatient I am lol
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Aaarggh! I’ve been receiving a few of these Juls. And I’m not going to lie; it’s pissing me off!
Sorry you received that. I’ve been in touch with my publisher a number of times to get to the bottom of it and all they keep saying is that it will resolve itself soon… I don’t understand what the hold up is as the stock has come in and any Amazon.co.uk orders should be fulfilled from that stock.
Please just hang in there Juls. I’ll be making another phonecall tomorrow, don’t you worry!
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Don’t worry I’m only teasing, it’s like a wheelbarrow, it’s always in front of me. It’s also like a bus, if it comes eventually I’m happy! Good things come to those who wait ;)
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Ha. Great analogy. Though it’s frustrating for me also as I know the stock’s in… Thanks for being patient.
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Hey Juls. The publisher told me yesterday that copies were sent out to Amazon UK for onward delivery. Have you received any messages?
Please let me know if you still haven’t received anything by the end of the week and I shall go ape shit on them! Though that probably won’t help…
Seriously though, it seems as though things may finally be resolved. I hope!
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Ooo it now says preparing my parcel for dispatch, so here’s hoping it’s on the way :)
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Happy belated birth anniversary! When I was a toddler, I used to think that every time we had a cake, it was my birthday. I ended up becoming (in my mind’s eye) a year older than I was. XD
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lol That’s brilliant, perhaps I should use that story to explain why I never lost my puppy fat! :)
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Lol I love the caption! I celebrated as requested and I promise no trees were impregnated in the process (I tend to stay away from lampposts or “light poles” as we call them, since I knocked one over about fifteen years ago.)
So happy birthday, bugger lugs, I hope you don’t feel too much over thirty.
You’re thirty now, right? Your coworkers are so scandalous!
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Lol at Bugger lugs, oh how I laughed, you’re fitting right into your role of honorary eejit I tell ya!!
I wish I was 30 all over again, but sadly no, I am older, as in a good bit older…..*sighs*
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I’m picking it up from you, you know! As it turns I think I had you at about 6+ years of more distinction than I, now I know it’s about 6.25. Still, the way I see it the new over the hill is 50 and by the time we get there it might be sixty. Either way age is like happiness in the world of Zen: yer as old as you want to be and I think you’re young enough. :)
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LOL not knowing what age you are, I’m not sure if you’re pegging me to old or not! I know I certainly don’t act as old as I am lol so here’s to the new 50, a fair few years away yet! :p (oogly boogly face)
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I’ll be thirty-seven on September 7 (and if I got you wrong, I have to apologize in advance – I might have got you confused with Pat[ricia])
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No you’re pretty close I just turned 21 (cough 43) lol
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Okay it was you then. ;) sure it’s time fer a wee nip now that yer legal? Or is that younger in your neck of the planet?
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It’s younger here, they can start to get blocked (drunk) from 18 years of age lol
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Lol my brother in-law likes to say “fish-nickered”
Blocked. Nice, I like that one.
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Pished is the one I usually use lol I was being polite for you :)
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Now there’s no call for politeness between buds!
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True…..ass face! :))
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Lol seriously now, I thought there was a limit to it! (Butt brain)
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Lol Surley there are no limits between buds!
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You mean besides half a planet?
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Hmmm. Good point well presented lol
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Happy belated birthday, Eejit! <3
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Why thank you Drops of Ink :) it was a good one! P.s you can call me Juls like everyone else if you wish :)
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It would be my pleasure Juls, and an honor. Thank you. :)
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Happy belated…
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Many thank yous :)
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Happy belated birth anniversary! Sounds like despite your concerns, it was a lovely day. My family never made a fuss over wedding anniversaries, but birthdays were a thang :)
Now, if that was your first convertible trip: have you been on a motorcycle?
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I have been on a motorcycle lol I just don’t know that many people who own convertibles is the problem :)
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So sorry I missed the big moment — but I’m so glad that it turned out wayy better than you expected and it wasn’t an overdo on the whole affair. And like, you are too cool, eh? You’re own mugs and all! Hell’s bells woman – you are moving about in the world in style, yes ;0
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Lol I knew, if you knew, you’d be with me in spirit, if you catch my drift lol
Hope you are well, have missed you chum :) xx
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