Today at 09:20 it was 26 years ago that I first saw daylight. Can't quite remember ofcourse but tradition dictates that it should be a special day because of it. ;-)

Since it's a normal workday there hasn't been payed much attention to the birthday-fact. Matthijs greeted me with a birthday song in a sleepy voice this morning. He had tried to put up some decoration in the workroom yesterday, but they lay on the ground this morning. We had a nice breakfast with buns from the oven and boiled eggs. I opened the birthday card that was one day early; grandparents Hellenthal, and then I got to work.

The first happy birthday mail was in my spam account: an automated message from the (long dead) Dummnoni forum. Oh, and don't forget the one week early "it's your birthday and your glasses deserve some special attention too" card from the Pearle. The second e-card was a funny Hallmark card from Cora and Rene.

Matthijs ordered a birthday gift online yesterday. We've no idea when it will arrive. I hope the postal services will deliver some more birthday cards today.

I will celebrate with a small party for my family on the 7th of August. Haven't heard from my grandparents Haeke if they will come. My aunt (mom's sister) declined. Mom and dad will be there with partners and my father will bring grandma Hellenthal. Matthijs will not be present so I did not invite his family. Haven't heard from my brother yet either.

On the 11th of September Matthijs and I will throw a combined party for friends. Count so far: 1 person who says he'll come and 2 noes. For most people it probably is too early to decide whether they want to or can come that weekend. I had lots of doubts about this party. History tells us that lots of people find Enschede too far away, or we're just not worth the trouble. I do hope history will not repeat itself....

After that gloomy thought (it's the weather, I swear! Stupid rain and cold) I'll end on a happier note. This evening we will pack for the Summoning and we'll be gone for a long weekend. I do need a bit of a holiday.