John's Birthday Celebration

A week ago, he was still deliberating why people have to celebrate their birthdays every year. He is happy to join in the celebration for others but he doesn't want to bring trouble for others. I advised that we don't all see in the same light as he does. It's not only a celebration of his life and achievements, but an opportunity for us, his friends and his loved ones to show our appreciation and love for him.

So, we set out for two celebrations because he hates big parties and mixing friends around. He had another friend Leanne who was coming down to Sydney with her beautiful twelve year old son Tully, and we were all having a farewell celebration because they are both going to Canada for a year of exchange. Unknown to John, I had made a request to have a surprise birthday celebration at the event but only for cake because it was after all, a farewell session first and foremost. So, after much celebration, deliberation on my part for the type of cake and how to bring it to Russ' house (who is hosting the farewell), I managed to create something special for my darling, though one can barely make out the name "John" on the birthday cake with mini M-Ms. We had a wonderful time and he was truly surprised and delighted, which made my day.

As for his two planned celebrations, one was hosted by our very generous friend Peter on Thursday who cooked this wonderful banquet consisting of his fried Turkish bread with avocado dip, barbecued prawns which were just simply divine, and for the mains, a chicken noodle dish with salad and mushrooms. It was just heavenly. Thanks Peter. Dinners will never be the same without those prawns ever again.

The other was tonight where we spent an intimate evening with two of John's closest friends, and we watched the "controversial" movie "Shortbus" which was an exploration and celebration of sex and what's down beneath us. When we watched it at the movies, we were just as gobsmacked with the rest of the audience and unrest settled. Tonight, it was just a joyous and hilarious experience which enhanced the impression of the movie in our minds.


P.S. The reason why I am not sharing more photos of others is because I don't know whether they would like it. I'm not that much of an exhibitionist. Just trying to get used to seeing myself more on my blog ...

Happy Birthday my love ... once again.