The Big 2-9!

It's my birthday, it's my birthday, oh yeah, it's my birthday!

And of course, as often happens on my birthday, it is the coldest day of the year. No matter, we will bundle up and go ahead with the festivities.

I got awesome gifts from the parentals and the beef - Dad gave me a cool ring with interchangeable stones, Mom gave me the New Balance sneaks I so desperately needed to replace my 4 year-old, ratty ones and Nien, my techie boyfriend, gave me a speaker system for my ipod so I can blast the tunes when I'm at the office. He also gave me this incredible electronic picture frame that works like a slideshow so my ADD/TV addict brain will always be entertained with a new picture. How much does that rock?

My mother also sent me pretty roses, and I can't tell you what a difference they make in my tiny little office (former closet). All in all, a successful birthday haul.

So, I have very little to report on the travel front, but I promise there will be more to come in the next few weeks.