Oh, Let Them Eat Cake

With love from my co-workers. Isn't this an adorable cake? So far this birthday of mine has included:

- a fried shrimp po'boy, dressed, from Parkway Tavern
- Rum Chata, my new favorite drink, on the rocks
- Rum Chata in a cocktail with muddled bacon and maple Crown Royal whiskey
(I have actually had four Rum Chata drinks this week, two on Tuesday and two on Thursday. It's been a good week!)
- red velvet cake with my co-workers <3
- a group of 60 volunteers picking up trash in my neighborhood, giving me my first service day and 60 volunteers towards my year's goal
- birthday cards from Mom, Dad and grandparents
- Facebook wishes from 40 of my friends, including some I haven't heard from in awhile, which is always nice

I am overcome with love and happiness. I'm tired and I have homework to do, but boy, birthdays are wonderful things. Thank you America for not being communist! Lol.

I've been making yummy smoothies again for breakfast, now that I'm allowing myself to buy bananas again. Happily I got local bananas from the farmer's market last night, so I am super excited to try those. The best breakfast was Monday when I accidentally made frozen yogurt. I blended a frozen banana and frozen pineapple chunks with a couple ice cubes, hoping the ice would make the smoothie more watery. Instead the blender struggled to crush everything; when I added yogurt everything got smooth but stayed thick. When I poured the mix into a bowl, it had become frozen yogurt. I was thrilled and added flaxseed and walnuts. It was DELICIOUS.

After my birthday party on Sunday I should have some more culinary adventures to share. For now, enjoy life and eat well.

Happy munching!