Monday, May 17, 2010

Happy Birthday, to Me


This is the weirdest post to write. I am not someone that makes a big deal about my birthday. Most years I would have preferred to pretend it didn’t happen. But since so many of you asked when my birthday was today is it.  I am 48 years old today. *cough, cough*  Thanks Rose for being the first one to say Happy B'day. :-)

Dan is taking today off to spend with me. I am thrilled to have my best friend home today. Other than a conference call mid-day I get him all to myself today. That is the best present he could give me.

I will be back later to fill you on the details of the day. I hope you are all having a great Monday, I know I will.
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45 comments:

  1. Nithu BalaMay 17, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Many more Happy returns of the day Dear..Have a great and fun-filled Bday:-)

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  2. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    Nithu,

    Thanks for the b'day wishes. I really appreciate it. :-)

    Alicia

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  3. Heather Iacobacci-MillerMay 17, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Hope you have an absolutely fantastic day!!!

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  4. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    Heather,

    Our day is starting out well. We slept in (my favorte thing) and just had breakfast. Sun would have been appreciated, but the rain wouldn't ruin my day. Thanks again.

    talk to you later,
    Ali

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  5. LJMay 17, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Happiest of Happy Birthdays to you, my friend! have a lovely, wonderful, delicious day!

    xoxo,
    LJ

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  6. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    LJ,

    Awww, thanks! Dan and I were just discussing what to do today since it is raining.

    Ali

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  7. NicciMay 17, 2010 at 12:33 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY :)

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  8. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    Nicci,

    Thanks!

    Alicia

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  9. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Tiffany,

    Thanks! I can't wait to see what surprises Dan has for me this afternoon. I will be back later with an update. ;-)

    I hope you are having a good Monday too,
    Alicia

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  10. PB and JessMay 17, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Happy Birthday! :) I hope it's a wonderful day.

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  11. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 12:56 PM

    Jess,

    Thanks, so far so good! But the hubby tells me there are more suprises in store. He is apparently making them last all day.

    I hope you are having a great day too!
    Alicia

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  12. KrystinaMay 17, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Have a wonderful birthday!!! :)

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  13. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    Krystina,

    Thanks for the birthday wishes. I really appreciate you taking time to send them! :-)

    I hope you are having a good Monday too,
    Alicia

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  14. NadineMay 17, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    YAY Happy Birthday! Enjoy the day ;-)

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  15. ccrockMay 17, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    Have a wonderful birthday with your sweetie! I've been gone for both fun and work, and am looking forward to getting caught up on your posts! I'm anxious to read what you've been cookin', and any updates on your nutrition studies.

    Colleen

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  16. dirtyduckMay 17, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    Happy Birthday Alicia!!! hope you have lots of fun:)

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  17. LaloofahMay 17, 2010 at 3:08 PM

    Party on, dear Ali! :-)

    Sending you wishes for a perfectly delightful day, and hoping the celebration lasts all week! :-)

    May the sun bring you new energy every day.
    May the moon softly restore you by night.
    May the rain wash away your worries.
    May the breeze blow new strength into your being.
    May you walk gently through the world
    and know its beauty all the days of your life.
    ~Apache Blessing

    Enjoy the happiest of birthdays, Ali!
    Love, La

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  18. Sarah S.May 17, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Hooray!!! Enjoy your day :)

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  19. janetMay 17, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    'Buon Compleanno'! I hope that translates to Happy Birthday, I don't speak Italian, so I looked it up, and am trusting it's correct. I hope you have a wonderful day with your sweetie, Alicia!!

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  20. AnonymousMay 17, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    Happy Birthday! A year wiser and more experienced I say :) Hope today's been lovely and extra special.
    Lots of love, Emma x

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  21. VLDMay 17, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Been following your blog for a while looking for recipe inspirations. Did not realize we had birthdays on the same day. Happy Birthday to you, hope you had a wonderful day!

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  22. Claude (short for Claudine)May 17, 2010 at 5:31 PM

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have a great one. I must say that even as a single lady I find your adoration for your hubby very refreshing and inspiring :)

    best b-day wishes,

    claude

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  23. Vegan In The VIMay 17, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Age is just a number! As long as you stay open-minded, you will always be young! Happy Birthday!

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  24. AnonymousMay 17, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Happy Birthday! I am so glad that Dan took the day off to spend with you so that you feel celebrated...you deserve it! I hope you had/have a great day together :-)

    Courtney

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  25. LauraMay 17, 2010 at 6:51 PM

    Happy Birthday! You're so healthy I'm sure you'll have many many more. Okay I won't rush you, just one at a time!

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  26. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    VeganPossum,

    Thanks so much for the birthday wishes, I greatly appreciate them. :-)

    Alicia

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  27. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Colleen,

    I hope you have been having fun. Thanks for stopping by and leaving b'day wishes. :-)

    Alicia

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  28. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Michelle,

    Thanks for the birthday wishes! We have had a fun and relaxing day.

    talk to you soon,
    Ali

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  29. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    La,

    My friend Louis thinks b'day festivities should last an entire month. He may be on to something. If I give it a try I will let you know if he is right. ;-)

    thanks for the b'day wishes,
    Ali

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  30. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Sarah,

    Thanks it has been a good day so far. I appreciate the b'day wishes. :-)

    Alicia

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  31. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Janet,

    Grazie Mille (thank you very much)! That was very sweet of you to look up the Italian phrase. :-)

    thanks again,
    Alicia

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  32. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:33 PM

    Emma,

    Thank you so much, definitely wiser I agree. My poor husband probably wants me to stop learning new "nutritional ways to torture him" as he likes to tell me in a joking way. LOL! Good think I understand his sense of humor isn't it? :-)

    thanks again,
    Alicia

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  33. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    VLD,

    Happy Birthday to you too! You are the first person I know with the same b'day. :-) I hope your day was as good as mine.

    Alicia

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  34. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:36 PM

    Claude,

    I hope you find someone you adore as much as I do my Dan. As someone that had a "starter husband" I can tell you that marriage is much better when you are with the right one.

    Thanks for the b'day wishes,
    Alicia

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  35. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Courtney,

    Thanks, it was wonderful to have Dan with me today. We had a lovely day, and I don't think it is over yet. He is a sweetie!

    talk to you later,
    Alicia

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  36. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Shenandoah,

    I never thought much about age until the last few years when I started to "see the years catching up with me". In my mind I am still 20 something, LOL. Thanks for the b'day wishes.

    Alicia

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  37. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    Laura,

    Thanks, I am working on extending those years. Glad b'days only come once a year. ;-) Thanks for the b'day wishes.

    Alicia

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  38. LollyMay 17, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    I'm late to the party tonight, but I hope you had a wonderful day! How wonderful that you and your sweetheart got to spend the day together! Hope it was joyful and that the coming year brings you nothing but good things!!
    ~Lolly

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  39. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Lolly,

    Thanks! We had a lovely day. I was just getting ready to post a preview of the recipe to come tomorrow. I hope you had a great day too!

    thanks again,
    Alicia

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  40. crunchyveganwifelifeMay 17, 2010 at 11:32 PM

    A most Happy Birthday!!!

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  41. Vegan EpicureanMay 17, 2010 at 11:36 PM

    Brandi,

    Thanks for the b'day wishes! Glad your computers problems are resolved at the moment. ;-) It was quiet without you.

    talk to you soon,
    Ali

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  42. Jessie SamsMay 18, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    I'm a bit delayed in writing this, but happy birthday!

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  43. Vegan EpicureanMay 18, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Jessie,

    Thanks! Better late than not at all. I really appreciate the sentiment. :-)

    Alicia

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  44. RickiMay 24, 2010 at 3:09 PM

    Well, only a WEEK late, but Happy Belated Birthday! (Clearly I need to catch up on my Google Reader). ;) Hope it was a fantastic day and that you had a great time with Dan. I'll look forward to reading about it in your later posts (hopefully won't take another week)! :D

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  45. Vegan EpicureanMay 24, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    Ricki,

    LOL, thanks for the birthday wishes. Late is always better than not at all when it comes to birthday greetings.

    Alicia

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